Meeting/Event Information

Discover What It Takes to Lead a City and Inspire a Community - Featuring G.T. Bynum and Kathy Taylor
PMI Tulsa invites you to an unforgettable evening of leadership insights and civic inspiration as we welcome former Tulsa Mayors G.T. Bynum and Kathy Taylor for a special panel discussion. These two transformative leaders have guided Tulsa through pivotal chapters of growth and innovation, and they’ll share candid reflections on what it truly means to lead with vision, collaboration, and resilience.
This dynamic, moderated conversation will explore:
•  Leadership in Action: Navigating complex challenges with purpose.
•  Collaboration & Change: Driving results through partnership and engagement.
•  Vision & Legacy: Building a lasting foundation for progress. 
Whether you’re a seasoned project manager, an emerging professional, or simply passionate about leadership and civic growth, this event offers powerful insights you can apply to any organization or industry.
About G.T. Bynum:
Elected as Tulsa’s 40th mayor in 2016, G.T. Bynum has led with a focus on data, innovation, and collaboration to strengthen Tulsa’s competitiveness and quality of life. His administration expanded the police force, advanced community policing, and launched programs like the Tulsa Sobering Center and Better Way to support public safety and social services. He established the Mayor’s Office of Resilience and Equity, the Tulsa Equality Indicators report, and the New Tulsans Initiative to promote inclusion and equal opportunity. Under his leadership, Tulsa implemented its largest infrastructure and economic development efforts—“Improve Our Tulsa” and “Vision Tulsa”—and gained national recognition for civic innovation through initiatives such as Urban Data Pioneers and the Civic Innovation Fellowship.
About Kathy Taylor: 
Kathy Taylor is a trailblazing leader whose career spans law, business, public service, and education—all driven by her passion for mentorship, innovation, and community impact. A former Mayor of Tulsa and Oklahoma Secretary of Commerce, Tourism and Workforce, she has served on national boards including Sonic Corporation and Dollar Car Rental, championing women’s leadership at the highest levels. As co-founder of VEST, she has built a powerful network advancing gender equity and career growth for women across industries. Her commitment to education and community development led her to found Impact Tulsa and chair Reading Partners, improving learning outcomes for local students. Alongside her husband, she established the Lobeck Taylor Family Foundation to strengthen Tulsa’s entrepreneurial and civic landscape. Most recently, as Dean of the University of Tulsa’s Collins College of Business and founder of Anybody’s Guest on Route 66, she continues to foster leadership, connection, and local pride. Honored by organizations including the Oklahoma Women’s Hall of Fame and Tulsa Global Alliance, Kathy Taylor remains a visionary force for progress and inclusion in Tulsa and beyond.
PDUs offered: 1
Meeting Agenda:
•  6:00 PM: Registration Begins 
•  6:00-6:30 PM: Networking
•  6:30 PM: Welcome & Chapter Updates
•  6:45 PM: Introductions
•  7:00 PM: Panel Discussion
•  8:00 PM: Meeting Adjourns
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