cbacon@owensboro.com
270-926-4339
Claude Bacon serves as the President & CEO. Prior to his arrival to GOEDC in 2023, Bacon served as the Vice President of Administration, Sales, Marketing and E-Commerce for LinGate Hospitality in Owensboro for 15 years. He’s also held roles at Kentucky Wesleyan College and Western Kentucky University.
Claude earned his both bachelor’s degree in PR & marketing and his master’s degree in communications from Western Kentucky University. He currently serves as board chair for Visit Owensboro, as secretary for the Kentucky Travel Industry Association and as a board member for the Cliff Hagan Boys & Girls Club. He’s also a 2X Ironman Triathlete, Ultramarathoner and “What’s Your Ironman?” speaker.
Claude has two daughters, Hadley and Maggie, with his wife, Samantha.