Dave Oetken has worked with the KSBDC for since 2011. Dave began his business career in the sports/entertainment industry, primarily in ice skating and ice hockey. He has owned and managed three ice rinks and earned the Manager of the Year award from the Ice Skating Institute of America. In addition, Dave was operations manager for several professional ice hockey teams in both the East Coast Hockey League and the American Hockey League. He has also owned, operated and sold several businesses in the food industry. From there he moved into the restaurant field, owning and operating a number of franchise concepts. Since 2005 he has owned Louisville News company, one of the largest distributors of thoroughbred horse publications in the eastern United States. David has a B.A. and M.B.A. from Bellarmine University. He remains active in his community, serving as a SCORE volunteer since 2003 and is a past vice chair for GLI’s Small Business Innovation Committee

Toni Cardell has worked with the Louisville SBDC for five years. Prior to joining the KSBDC, she served as project director for the Louisville Minority Business Development Center and housing director for Sullivan University. Toni holds and M.B.A. and a B.A. in English, both from the University of Louisville. She is a twice recipient of the Million Dollar Loan Club, a distinction honoring KSBDC consultants who have secured more than $1 million in loans. Toni is active in her community and volunteers with Middle School Connection and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana. When not at work, Toni enjoys reading, volunteering, exercising and attending plays and sporting events.

Janet Flaugh has worked with the Louisville SBDC for five years. Before joining the KSBDC she served as director of volunteer services for the Kentucky Center for the Arts. Janet has a B.A. in Psychology from Indiana University. She is active in her community, serving as a volunteer for the Floyd County Animal Rescue League. When not at work, Janet enjoys camping, hiking, kayaking/rafting and nature photography.