Bowling Green Chamber Names Two Senior Executives

The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce has appointed Brian Mefford as executive vice president of economic development and innovation, where he will lead regional efforts to attract, expand and retain businesses and coordinate with local governments, education institutions and other partners. Mefford, who is scheduled to begin Oct. 19, founded and led Connected Nation and previously held roles in Kentucky’s economic development sector. The Chamber also named Brett Lanham vice president of finance and administration, responsible for financial strategy and administrative functions, including budgeting, reporting, compliance and human resources. Lanham joins from ZEB Metals, where she was the senior finance executive, and previously worked at Commonwealth Rolled Products.