Education
 


2009 Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.): Organizational Leadership and Development, University of Louisville/Western Kentucky University Cooperative Program








2005 Master of Arts in Education: Student Affairs/Counseling, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY

Sue for Commissioner

Family 

I have been married to a lifelong resident of Bowling Green KY, Lyle Parrigin, for 44 years. We have one son, PA at Vanderbilt University Hospital in Nashville, TN, Bowling Green High/Carol Martin Gatton Academy of Math and Science in Kentucky Grad 2009, and WKU Grad 2012, Lyle James (LJ) Parrigin (34). We are also grandparents to Ira June Parrigin who is now 4- years old with a baby brother, Jack  who is now two years old!

Sue Parrigin earned a Master of Arts in Education in student affairs/counseling from Western Kentucky University and a Ph.D. in organizational leadership and development through the University of Louisville and Western Kentucky University cooperative program. She has been married to Lyle Parrigin for 44 years and has one son and two grandchildren.

Work History

Strategic Consulting, LLC-President-2017-Present

 

Director of Sales, Hyatt Place Bowling Green 2018-2019

Director of Sales, Hyatt Place Bowling Green 2018-2019

 

Program Manager, WKU Workforce Training Center, Division of Extended Learning and Outreach
2012-2017 Western Kentucky University, Knicely Center, Bowling Green, KY

 

Director of Conference Services, Division of Extended Learning and Outreach

Sue currently works as president of Strategic Consulting, LLC. She previously worked as director of sales at Hyatt Place Bowling Green and as program manager at Western Kentucky University's Workforce Training Center, Division of Extended Learning and Outreach.

Years Served on City Commission:
2015 - Present

Education
Doctorate Degree of Organizational Leadership and Development, Graduate Certificate in Leadership Studies
University of Louisville

Commissioner Sue Parrigin

The top vote-getter was Beasley-Brown, who will retain her seat on the commission with 10,491 votes. A family resource coordinator at Bowling Green Junior High, Beasley-Brown first won her commission seat in 2018.

Parrigin, who was first elected in 2014, keeps her seat on the commission with 10,022 votes.

Bailey won 9,533 votes Tuesday night.

Bowling Green city commission election results

Sue currently serves on the Bowling Green City Commission. She was first elected in 2014.

Commissioner Sue Parrigin - Bowling Green, Kentucky - bgky.org

City commissioner sues WKU in age and gender discrimination lawsuit

2026 Kentucky General Election

As of September 15, 2026, Sue Parrigin’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

For Parrigin, she says she wants to continue to focus on better jobs within the community.

“The best social welfare program that you can ever have is a good-paying job,” said Parrigin. “Therefore, I believe we need to continue to focus on bringing economic development, raising our citizens up, having better opportunities and better jobs, better training, better education, and placing people in better jobs.”

City commissioner candidates speak on policing, their platforms ahead of November election

Advocates for economic development, job opportunities, workforce training, education, and job placement.

- Advocates for economic development, job opportunities, workforce training, education, and job placement.

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

I am again asking you for your vote for Bowling Green City Commissioner, Nov. 3rd, 2026. 

As your candidate for City Commissioner, I promise to always strive to solicit and include community input into decisions that are critical to ensuring our community's progress-while being mindful of fiscal responsibilities. I am currently completing my 6th term as BG City Commissioner and humbly ask for your continued support and VOTE in the upcoming November election.

My Vision for the future of the City of BG is for continued transparency of our city government to the citizenship, as well as inclusion of thoughts, ideas, concerns, and dialogue for interested parties. Community growth with fiscal responsibility will continue to be my guiding principles as a leader.

Pledges to seek community input and maintain transparency in city government decision-making.

- Pledges to seek community input and maintain transparency in city government decision-making.

Public Services

Transportation & Infrastructure

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- Your city commission is made up of four elected city commissioners and a mayor. Together, they share the legislative and executive duties of the city government. In some cities, they also have administrative powers. 
- The city commission is responsible for the health, comfort, and safety of residents of the city 
- The city commission passes and enforces city laws, oversees all departments of the city government, and passes the city budget.
- Most cities in Kentucky hold nonpartisan elections for city officials. City commission members serve two-year terms and elections are held in even-numbered years. 

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