Kent Oyler is the president and CEO of Greater Louisville Inc (GLI), the metro chamber of commerce. He leads GLI in retaining and growing existing businesses, including supporting the entrepreneurial and start-up community; attracting and preparing a skilled and talented workforce to support local businesses; and driving advocacy efforts aimed at creating a more business-friendly environment. Prior to GLI, Oyler served as managing partner of OPM Services, Inc., a financial-services and investment firm. He also worked for a predecessor to PNC bank and later joined a large private manufacturing company where he became CFO. In 1997, he co-founded broadband internet provider High Speed Access Corp. He has served on the board of Leadership Louisville, Junior Achievement, Kentucky Science Center, Metro YMCA, University of Louisville, Venture Connectors, Tocqueville Society, and the Metro Police Foundation, among others. Kent served on GLI’s board for a total of 8 years and has chaired GLI’s EnterpriseCorp twice. In 1992 he founded OPM Services and began a career as a serial entrepreneur, launching 19 new ventures in various industries. He previously served as the mayor’s liaison for entrepreneurship. Kent has been recognized as Cashflow magazine’s Treasurer of the Year, E&Y Master Entrepreneur and Business First Small Business Leader of The Year. He earned business and MBA degrees from the University of Louisville.