Bowling Green Chamber Announces New Vice President of Finance

The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce has appointed Brett Lanham as its new vice president of finance and administration. The announcement was made in a release from the chamber on Tuesday, highlighting Lanham’s role in providing strategic financial leadership and administrative oversight for the organization and its affiliated entities.

Responsibilities and Role within the Chamber

According to the chamber, Lanham will be responsible for leading financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and investment management. Additional duties include overseeing compliance, risk management, and cash flow. The vice president of finance and administration will also manage human resources, payroll, and other key administrative functions.

Lanham will serve as a strategic advisor to the president and CEO, as well as to staff leadership, committees, and boards, reinforcing the chamber’s commitment to strong financial and operational management.

Leadership Team Welcomes Brett Lanham

Jim Page, president and CEO of the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce, expressed enthusiasm for Lanham’s appointment. “We are thrilled to welcome Brett to the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce team,” Page said. “Her combination of financial expertise, strategic thinking, and operational leadership will be a tremendous asset to our organization. Brett has demonstrated an ability to build strong financial systems, manage complex operations, and provide leadership during periods of significant organizational change. Those skills will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen the Chamber, serve our partners, and enhance the broader business community.”

Professional Background and Experience

Lanham most recently held the position of senior-most finance executive at ZEB Metals, LLC in South Carolina. Prior to that, she spent nearly five years with Aleris/Commonwealth Rolled Products in Lewisport, Kentucky. Her experience encompasses financial strategy, operational leadership, and overseeing complex business operations.

A native of Owensboro, Kentucky, Lanham holds a bachelor of arts degree in accounting from Brescia University.

Looking Ahead to Supporting Bowling Green's Business Community

Lanham expressed her excitement for joining the chamber. “I’m really excited to join the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce and be a part of a team that supports and brings together our local business community,” she said. “I’m looking forward to meeting more of the people who make Bowling Green such a great place to live and work and finding ways to contribute to the Chamber’s continued success.”

About the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce

The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce plays a central role in supporting businesses throughout Bowling Green, Kentucky. With Lanham’s addition to the senior leadership team, the chamber is positioned to build on its financial strategy and deliver value to its partners and affiliates across the region.

Source: wnky.com.