April Gonzalez
Executive Director – Rebuilding Together Oklahoma City
April Gonzalez serves as the Executive Director for Rebuilding Together Oklahoma City, as the primary advisor on matters related to organizational and fiscal management, policy, program, and fundraising.
With 30+ years of experience as a managing director and corporate leader across
diverse industries, she has developed and executed successful business initiatives that have increased profits for local, regional, national and international business and consumer brands.
She recently served as the Director of Administration for Service Oklahoma managing administrative services to ensure efficient operations for 30 guest service locations, and as the Deputy Executive Director for the Oklahoma Tax Commission directing operations, and steering agency culture and reputation while navigating political and legislative obligations with objective authority.
April directed corporate and administrative services for Williams Companies where she led conceptual project planning development and managed integrated core services to enhance productivity. Prior to Williams Companies, she joined Chesapeake Energy as the Creative Services Director. Before joining Chesapeake, she held Director positions at several organizations in Oklahoma and Texas.
April holds a Master’s Degree in Human Relations and Organizational Development
from the University of Oklahoma and is a graduate of Oklahoma City University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications.
April’s civic and community support includes Allied Arts, American Heart Association, Impact Oklahoma, as well as having served on the Boards of Women’s Energy Network Greater Oklahoma, Oklahoma City University Alumni, Oklahoma City Beautiful and Partnership for a Drug Free Oklahoma.
405-486-0771 [email protected]
Speaking Date: Friday, October 25th @ 12:00pm
Sgt. Jeff Morefield
Executive Director/Founder – On Call Project
Jeff is an Edmond Police Officer who has served for 25 years. He is married to his lovely wife, Emily and they have one daughter, Olivia.
Jeff grew up as an Air Force brat where he graduated high school in Rammstein, Germany. He then attended the University of Central Oklahoma and Air Force ROTC at Oklahoma University. Due to previous medical issues, he was not able to pursue his Air Force dream, but began his career path as a Law Enforcement Officer at the University of Central Oklahoma. He began this journey as a junior in college, specifically Aug 1st, 1997. He spent approximately one year at UCO, before being hired by Yukon Police Department on Jan 19th, 1999. He spent almost 3 years there, before being hired by Edmond Police Department on November 16th of 2001.
SGT Morefield found his home and began getting involved heavily within the PD. He served on EPD’s SWAT team for 12 years, EPD’s Under Water Search and Recovery for 14 years, was a Field Training Officer, Crisis Intervention Officer, Honor Guard member, served on the Oklahoma Gang Investigator Executive Board as the Central Director, Lead Intelligence Officer and several others.
He is highly decorated as being the recipient of the
-2003 State of Oklahoma Police Officer of the Year
– Two Life Saving Medals
– Two Medal of Valor Medals
– Seven Officer of the Month
– The Tony Calvert award winner from the Committee of 100
He is very active in the Special Olympics Torch Run, Folds of Honor, Tunnel 2 Towers, Baker 2 Vegas Race and many other outside the agency entities.
He is a committed member to his family and community and continues to do so currently!
Our perpetual appreciation goes to the individual who, with valor, empathy, and courage, serves as the Director of OCP.
405-517-4882 [email protected]
Speaking Date: Friday, November 1st @ 12:00pm
Ryane Gordon
March of Dimes leads the fight for the health of all moms and babies. We’re advocating for policies to protect them. We’re working to radically improve the health care they receive. We’re pioneering research to find solutions. We’re empowering families with programs, knowledge and tools to have healthier pregnancies. By uniting communities, we’re building a brighter future for us all.
405-288-5088 [email protected]
Speaking Date: Friday, November 8th @ 12:00pm
Michael Dillard
President – Century Martial Arts
Michael Dillard is the second-generation CEO of Century Martial Arts. Michael attended the University of Oklahoma graduating from the Price College of Business with double majors in Entrepreneurial Venture Management and Business Accounting degrees. In addition to his position at Century, Michael is a managing partner of Raptor Properties commercial real estate development group run through his family office.
Century is an Oklahoma based company that has become the world largest martial arts distributor since its founding in 1967. Michael has spent his career learning the business from the ground up having worked in every department of the organization before taking on his executive roles. The organization has over 250 employees and exports its Oklahoma made products worldwide.
405-640-3336 [email protected]
Speaking Date: Friday, November 22nd @ 12:00pm
Ken & Sally Newey
WINGS of Rotary Experience
Ken and Sally Newey are both Rotarians. Ken joined in 2008 and Sally in 2015, they are both Paul Harris Fellows in the MWC Club and serve as the Youth Services Chairs. They oversee Student Rotarian activities at Carl Albert and Interact at MWC HS where they serve about 150 kids altogether.
Ken graduated from University of Oklahoma in 1985 and became a Tag Agent the ripe age of 23. He was the youngest agent ever appointed by the State of Oklahoma. At that time, he still had hair and it was black. Ken still owns and operates Tinker Tag Agency on Douglas. Sally graduated from Washington
University in Saint Louis in 2001 where she immediately returned to Oklahoma to commence a career in banking at Chase Bank in MWC. In 2020, Sally transitioned to Allstate.
Ken and Sally married 4 years ago. Their family includes 6 children, 3, soon to be 4, grandchildren. They love to travel, spend time watching their grandkids, hangout at their home at Texoma and Ken think it’s Christmas during football season when we have all the family together for the home games.
[email protected] 405-408-8247
Speaking Date: Friday, December 6th @ 12:00pm
Rocky Goins, President
USS Oklahoma SSN 802
Rocky Goins, U.S. Naval Academy Class of 1984, chairs the state’s USS Oklahoma (SSN 802) Commissioning Committee which is formed to fund the submarine’s commissioning activities and support for her crew and families. Professionally, he is president of Leading Light Development and Construction Consulting where he partners with his clients in site acquisitions, development, and renovations of senior living communities throughout the nation. During his senior living development career, Goins has served in leadership capacities in three of the top companies in the industry and has been involved in the development of over 70 senior living communities.
With an engineering degree and a Top-Secret rating upon graduation, Goins entered the Civil Engineering Corp as an Assistant Resident Officer in Charge of Construction for N.A.S. Oceana, N.S. Dam Neck and Seal Team 6. Subsequently, Goins was selected for the Navy Seabees, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 40, and ultimately the Officer in Charge of the Diego Garcia Seabee Detachment.
After leaving the Navy, Goins entered commercial real estate development, initially developing Florida grocery anchored shopping centers, and, later, with The Rouse Company, developed the company’s Capital Program for their $6 billion portfolio. With Rouse, Goins was the lead manager on multiple noteworthy master planning and projects including Kendall Town Center, the renovation of Faneuil Hall
Market Place in Boston, and Bayside Marketplace in Miami.
Goins is married to Lynn Flinn, who, through their philanthropic foundation, are involved in multiple outreach programs including Tulsa’s Dream Center, OKETHICS, American Cancer Society and American Heart Association. Goins also serves as the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association’s (USNAA) Tulsa Chapter President, USNA President’s Club, Congressional First District Academy Selection Committee
Chair, U.S.S. Tulsa Plank Owner, Tulsa’s American Cancer Society (Baron and past chair), Trustee of Asbury Church and past Trustee of the USNAA. Rocky and Lynn are proud of their three grown children, Tori (U.S. Naval Officer), Brian and Kasey. Goins has an MBA degree in Organizational Behavior from The Johns Hopkins University.
561-452-2155 [email protected]
Speaking Date: Friday, January 3rd @ 12:00pm
Laura Sikes
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Laura Sikes has been director for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Oklahoma at the Oklahoma State Department of Education since the program began there in 2021. Prior to her work with OSDE, she held roles as a public librarian and library manager in OKC, taught middle school English, and managed volunteer programs at various non-profits in central Oklahoma.
Speaking Date: Friday, January 10th @ 12:00pm
Alyssa Lutz
Bike Club – Cyles for Life
Alyssa Lutz is the founder and current director of Cycles for Life, the nonprofit that supports Bike Club OKC. A two-time national cycling champion, Alyssa’s passion for biking took on new meaning after a life-threatening injury led to severe depression. Determined to overcome, she channeled her love for cycling into creating Bike Club OKC in 2018, with a mission to change the lives of students in underserved communities by promoting active transportation, healthy lifestyles, and environmental stewardship.
I’ll share how Bike Club OKC has grown into a powerful tool for empowering kids through cycling. This is our 7th year of changing lives, and we are rolling in 7 schools. We provide bikes, training, and mentorship to students across several Oklahoma City schools, encouraging them to adopt healthier habits, develop life skills, and connect with their community. Our focus is on giving kids confidence and creating a positive, sustainable impact in their lives.
405-760-2552 [email protected]
Speaking Date: Friday, January 24th @ 12:00pm
Kevin Metcalf, Director
I am a former federal agent and prosecutor with over 30 years dedicated to protecting vulnerable populations through high-impact investigations and intelligence. As the Director of the Human Trafficking Response Unit for the Oklahoma Attorney General and founder of the National Child Protection Task Force (NCPTF), I lead collaborative, data-driven initiatives to combat human trafficking, child exploitation, and organized crime worldwide.
By uniting experts in legal strategy, OSINT, geospatial mapping, and cryptocurrency tracking, I aim to enhance global law enforcement capabilities and facilitate the recovery of missing and exploited children. My work has led to significant arrests, recoveries, and policy advancements worldwide, driving safer outcomes across jurisdictions.
I am passionate about advancing investigative methodologies, building cross-functional teams, and developing frameworks that empower agencies worldwide. Let’s connect if you want to leverage intelligence and innovation to protect communities.
918-581-2885 [email protected]
Speaking Date: Friday, January 31st @ 12:00pm
Craig Corbitt, CEO
Trusted Brokerage Group
Craig and Trudy love their family of 6 with 4 amazing kids: Crew, Grace, Israel, and Isabelle. They have been in the Insurance business for over 10 years combined and developed a passion for doing it as they truly believe it’s hard for people to find agents that really are for the people and not for the companies they represent. Culture is vitally important to them within the agency. They truly believe they have the best agents in the industry they stay small to keep that personal touch.
405-370-3053 [email protected]
Speaking Date: Friday, February 7th @ 12:00pm
Karen Chadwell
Dentists for the Disabled & Elderly in Need of Treatment.
Founded in 1986, D-DENT—Dentists for the Disabled and Elderly in Need of Treatment, Inc.—is a recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. D-DENT began as a spin-off of Variety Health Center, eventually becoming its own agency after receiving a $100,000 grant from the Oklahoma State Department of Health’s Dental Division.
It is our mission to help improve the oral health of Oklahomans in need by providing preventative dental education and free comprehensive dental care through our state-wide network of volunteer dental professionals. Dentistry is often, and incorrectly, marketed as an elective and cosmetic choice. Tooth loss and dental disease isn’t “just a part of aging,” it can be prevented with education and accessible dental care.
D-DENT’s Restorative Dental Care Program has earned many awards and moments of recognition. Among these, we are a four-time recipient of the Blue Cross Blue Shield ‘Champions of Health’ awards, with their highest honor known as the ‘Rodney L. Huey Memorial’ award received in 2019. In addition, we have also received the distinguished ‘Oklahoma Nonprofit Excellence’ award from the Anne and Harry Zarrow Foundation & the Herman Kaiser Foundation. However, seeing the healthy smile of a person in need is the greatest reward.
With a network of more than 500 volunteer dentists, hygienists, dental assistants and dental laboratories, D-DENT continues to positively impact the overall health of many Oklahomans with no access to dental care.
405-474-0090 [email protected]
Speaking Date: Friday, February 14th @ 12:00pm
Wade Griffith, Executive Director
Shanta Foundation
Wade Griffith is a graduate of Birmingham-Southern College and Vanderbilt University. While in graduate school at Vanderbilt, he was chosen for a Lilly Endowment program in Nicaragua. Specifically, the Lilly program funded research on successful economic development projects initiated by members of local communities rather than NGO’s. This new approach to humanitarian assistance captivated Wade. As a result, he spent the next twenty-two years of his life (and 30+ trips to Nicaragua) re-educating churches on how to do development and humanitarian work in a manner that doesn’t weaken communities by fostering dependence or undermining the self-reliance of the beneficiaries. His projects in Nicaragua involved medical clinics, clean water, housing, and education. An ordained pastor in the United Methodist Church, Wade has led three churches and served on staff in three others. His experience in church leadership has afforded him a wealth of experience in fundraising, volunteer recruitment, staff leadership, board development, and marketing. More importantly, his ministry experiences only deepened his desire to impact the lives of people living in extreme poverty. Wade has a wife, Julia, and two boys, Wade III and Haines. In his spare time, Wade enjoys golf, backpacking, fishing, reading, exercise, college football, and gardening.
205-886-8144 [email protected]
Speaking Date: Friday, February 28th @ 12:00pm