The City Manager form of government was established in Bowling Green in 1969. Acting as executive agent of the elected officials, the City Manager administers the policies, procedures and directives established by the Board of Commissioners. Oversight and coordination of the daily operations of the City's nine departments and their divisions is the overall responsibility of this position.
Jeff Meisel is Bowling Green’s sixth City Manager. Mr. Meisel began his career with the City in January of 2002 as City Treasurer and was promoted to Chief Financial Officer in 2006. Born and raised in Bowling Green, Mr. Meisel is a 1989 graduate of Bowling Green High School, a 1993 graduate of WKU with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, and a 1994 graduate of WKU with a Master’s of Professional Accounting Degree. Mr. Meisel has been a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) since 1998 and still maintains that certification through continuing education hours in Governmental Accounting and Finance each year.
Mr. Meisel serves on various boards and committees including the Bowling Green Audit Committee (ex-officio), Job Development Incentive Program (JDIP) Committee, and Warren County Downtown Economic Development Authority Board.
If you would like to contact the City Manager, Jeff Meisel, please call 270-393-3000.
Jeff Meisel City Manager 270-393-3000
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