Owensboro’s Elizabeth Griffith Mudd has been named President of Kentucky Lake Economic Development in Marshall County after a nationwide search. Mudd has spent the last 3 years working at the Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corporation.
“I am forever grateful for my time at the GOEDC and to the people who have helped me grow along the way. It has been an honor to get up every day and go to work with an amazing team to make a positive impact in the community that has raised and supported me,” she said.
Mudd said she is honored and humbled to serve in her new role.
“One of the best parts of working in economic development is getting to go to work every day to make a positive impact in your community,” she said. “Marshall County has all the necessary resources to be highly competitive in the field of economic development, and I am looking forward to working with all the community stakeholders that will help KLED move Marshall County forward into a bright future.”
In her current role as Director of Existing Industry and Workforce Development, she has been responsible for the management and implementation of the business retention and expansion program; has actively worked with local/regional workforce partners and post-secondary institutions to facilitate collaboration and development of workforce strategies; and assisted with industry recruitment for Owensboro/Daviess County.
During her time in Owensboro, Mudd has been an active member of the Junior League of Owensboro, Impact100 Owensboro, the Women’s Guild of Owensboro, and Chamber Young Professionals. She is a board member of Impact100 Owensboro, the KET Friends Board, the Western Kentucky Botanical Garden and was appointed by Governor Matt Bevin in 2016 to the board of directors for the Kentucky Arts Council. Elizabeth was named a Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce 40 Under 40 honoree in 2017, is a 2019 graduate of Leadership Owensboro and a 2021 graduate of Elevate Kentucky.
With the help of a national search firm, numerous resumes were received. A collection of KLED board members, county residents, and business owners participated in the interview process narrowing it down to two candidates.
“I was impressed with Elizabeth’s portfolio of past projects and her knowledge of the area. The hiring committee could tell she had done her due diligence prior to the interview,” said Jason Jones, KLED Chair.
Mudd concludes her time at GOEDC on Jan. 13 and will begin her position at KLED on Jan. 16, 2023.
