Tad Long

Tad Long has extensive experience in community and economic development, currently serving as the Community & Economic Development Manager and Director of Community Development Services at the Kentucky League of Cities since March 2000. In these roles, Tad oversees initiatives that support 370 member cities by developing strategic plans, updating land-use plans, and fostering collaborative discussions to enhance residents' quality of life. Previously, Tad was the Executive Director of the Lancaster Main Street Program from January 1989 to June 1997, focusing on downtown development initiatives in design, volunteer organization, promotion, and economic growth. Tad holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of Kentucky and completed a Mini-MBA Certificate Program at the University of St. Thomas in 2002.