Brent Cooper Steps Down After Decade | Lexington News

Lexington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 14, 2026 · 1m

Brent Cooper, the visionary leader of the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce for nearly a decade, is stepping down to focus on growing his IT firm, C-Forward. Under his guidance, membership surged by over 22%, key regional projects like the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor gained momentum, and landmark initiatives such as NKY Works and a new headquarters were launched. Cooper credits his success to the collective effort of staff, volunteers, and members, and assures a seamless transition as the Chamber’s board, led by Larry Krauter, begins its search for his successor. With strong finances and…