2023 UNCF Mayor’s Luncheon – Toledo

Don Rettig is the Director of Community Affairs and President of the OC Foundation at Owens Corning, a Fortune 500 company with 19,000 employees in 31 countries across the globe. In this role, he provides leadership and management of Owens Corning’s global philanthropic and community affairs strategies and is responsible for advancing the company’s reputation with key global stakeholders.

Mr. Rettig joined Owens Corning in 2011 after 14 years with Metroparks of the Toledo Area, where he most recently served as Executive Director. He earned both his Bachelor of Arts in History and Masters of Public Administration degrees from Bowling Green State University. Don also volunteers as a board member with the Association of Corporate Citizenship Professionals, the Dana Open LPGA Tournament, Folds of Honor, the Metroparks Toledo Foundation and Purple Heart Homes.

Dr. Roderick L. Smothers, Sr. has served as the 14th President of Philander Smith University in Little Rock, Arkansas since January 2015. Since assuming the helm of the United Methodist Church affiliated, private historically Black institution, his innovative and progressive leadership has fueled the Philander Forward Movement, a new vision and ten-year long-range plan and strategy designed to return the College to its historical national prominence and international acclaim.

During his tenure as President, the institution has realized record enrollment growth, implemented new market-driven academic programs and initiatives, and registered significant fundraising results.   In 2019, the United Negro College Fund recognized Philander Smith University as the fastest growing institution amongst its peers, and it has also emerged as the fastest growing private institution in the state of Arkansas.

With a passion for helping African American students, in particular, get to and through college, Dr. Smothers is singularly committed to ensuring that “serious students” have access to a quality post-secondary education. This unswerving devotion is coupled with his fidelity to the mission and uplift of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) which fuels his visionary leadership at Philander Smith University.

Over the course of his 27-year career in higher education, Dr. Smothers has served in a variety of senior-level administrative roles. A seasoned fundraising professional, he has held the post of Vice President for Institutional Advancement at two HBCUs – Huston-Tillotson University and Langston University—and holds a cumulative fundraising record of more than $125 million.

President Smothers is an active member of several professional organizations, to include the Council of Independent Colleges; the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities; the United Negro College Fund; the Black College Fund Council of Presidents of the United Methodist Church; and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. Additionally, he is a 27-year active member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. for which he co-chairs the Onward HBCUs Initiative. As a member of the Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, Inc. (Boule’), he serves as part of its HBCU and Postsecondary Education Access Committee.

President Smothers holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, a Master’s Degree in Public Administration (with a concentration in Higher Education Administration), and a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership, Research and Counseling, all from Louisiana State University. He proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Air Force Reserves and saw active-duty during Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm.  A native of Louisiana, Dr. Smothers is married to Katina Semien Smothers, Esq., and is the proud father of five adult children.

Born Alpha Patricia McKinstry, the wife of Luther McKinstry Jr. and mother of one son, Prophet Luther McKinstry III, who is the Pastor of Worship Center of Atlanta.

Bishop McKinstry’s evangelism has taken her across the United States and into international countries. Her strong apostolic and prophetic thrust display the incredible strength of the mandate upon her life. In 2022, she gracefully celebrated Kingdom service in ministry for 63 years, pastoring for 33 years and happily married for 53 years. She was elevated to the sacred office of Bishop on August 1, 2015.

Bishop McKinstry presently serves on several advisory boards, such as the JCOB (Joint College of Bishops), TARTA (Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority), TPS (Toledo Public School Foundation), Ohio Scholar Mentoring, an Advisor to the IMA (Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance), and Toledo Urban Federal Credit Union as Board President, just to name a few.

She is the CEO/Founder of the newly McKinstry Midwest College of Theology (MMCT), an accelerated, accredited, and affordable seminary. Dr McKinstry is also the CEO/Founder of the Toledo Rise and Shine Academy, a K-6^th grade school.

Bishop McKinstry has published numerous of CDs and Books that deals with the protocol of Prayer, Praise and Worship.

Dr. Pat McKinstry received her degree in Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities, Bachelor of Theological Studies; Master of Science in Organizational Psychology; and a Master of Psychology in Special Education. She holds Two Doctorate Degrees, Doctor of Religious Studies, and Doctor of Theology Studies.

Presently, Bishop Pat McKinstry is the Pastor of Worship Center Church in Toledo, OH.

For nearly 25 years, Alan has worked in government and politics in Ohio. Alan has deep roots, connections, and years of experience in Northwest Ohio politics and Toledo government, as well as statewide experience.

Alan has served as a Director, Manager, and Executive Assistant for five Toledo mayors, where he worked on civic engagement, small business, and smart cities initiatives, and was responsible for the city’s office of diversity and inclusion, the Board of Community Relations, and the Toledo Youth Commission.

In Governor Ted Strickland’s administration, Alan was Northwest Ohio Regional Director and managed projects for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives.

He was the Ohio Political Director for President Biden’s presidential campaign in 2020 and Secretary Clinton’s presidential campaign in 2016. He was also part of the Ohio political teams for President Obama’s presidential campaigns in 2008 and 2012. Alan has been a regional political coordinator based in Toledo for every Ohio gubernatorial campaign since 2006.

Alan currently serves as Vice President of Business Development at the Remington Road Group and has been with the firm since January of 2021.

Kam Hutchinson is currently the Director of Talent Acquisition at Owens Corning.

Kam joined OC October 2021 coming in with 15 years of experience in talent acquisition, global learning & development, and inclusion & diversity leadership from companies such as Unilever, Bain & Company, Whirlpool Corporation and Lakeland Health. She led innovative, proactive, and team-oriented recruiting accelerating cultural diversity and inclusion objectives.

Kam relocated from Dallas Texas with her husband of almost 11 years, Kerry, and is blessed with three beautiful girls, Carys, Ava and Harper. She loves to read, cook, and garden and loves learning new things. Kam is so excited to be a part of OC and helping the organization continue to spur innovation and create an inclusive environment.