Kati Thompson, City of Bowling Green's executive director for economic development, will visit doctoral students in the Leadership for Adult Development class on April 4, 2023. Kati Thompson is a creative problem-solver who works with communities and organizations to achieve collaborative change and growth. As executive director, she leads BGED and is responsible for industry attraction, retention and expansion. Kati takes a wholistic approach in development to ensure an increased quality of life for all residents. With her passion for relationship-building along with strategic planning and partnerships, Bowling Green is poised for continued success.