About the Regional Tech Council

The Regional Technology Council, Inc. was established in 2024 from a partnership between the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce and CREATE (WKU Innovation Campus) to provide a community and ecosystem for our region’s technology professionals to learn, collaborate, and thrive. Our mission is to advance the collective knowledge and capabilities of our region in emerging technologies, and to support our community organizations in leveraging technology as a strategic asset.

Who We Serve

  • Tech Professionals: Find community and professional development
  • Tech Leaders: Educate your team, develop leadership skills, connect with your peers
  • Entrepreneurs: Utilize our resources for tech assistance in starting and growing your business
  • Educators: Leverage our programs and membership for mentorships, internships, and jobs
  • Business Leaders: Connect with experts for advisory services and support to gain a competitive advantage

Meet Our Board

Meet Our Mentors and Subject Matter Experts

  • Aaron Owens – Cybersecurity 
  • Elissa Wyne – Product 
  • Harry Erskine – Cybersecurity & Compliance
  • JD Thomason – Product
  • Kelly Wright – Software Craftsmanship and Soft Skills
  • Marcus Allen – AI
  • Dr. Mark Simpson – User Experience
  • Nick Blizzard – Software Craftsmanship
  • Rob Wilson – Digital Transformation, Continuous Improvement, Leadership
  • Dr. Thad Crews – AI

With Special Thanks

Our co-founding organizations and their respective advisory teams

Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Ron Bunch, President and CEO
  • Meredith Rozanski, Executive Vice President of Operations
CREATE @ WKU Innovation Campus
  • Buddy Steen, CEO (WKU Innovation Campus)
  • Sam Ford, Culture and Innovation Fellow (CREATE)