Our Team
Larry B. Rentz, Sr.
Executive Director | Leadership Development & Global Education
Larry B. Rentz, Sr. is a leadership-development and global education professional with more than 30 years of experience preparing students, cadets, young adults, and emerging professionals to lead with purpose. Through Rentz Group, LLC, he supports mission-driven programs that connect education, service, cultural awareness, and leadership growth.
His career spans secondary and higher education, federal service, military leadership, program management, and professional development. He has taught at the middle school, high school, and university levels, including Army ROTC at the University of Maryland, where he helped prepare future leaders for service and responsibility.
Larry has also dedicated extensive service to youth mentoring and community leadership, including work with Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated; Project Alpha; Court-Appointed Special Advocates; and the FAMU ROTC Leadership Conference, which he introduced in 2015 to connect cadets with alumni coaching and professional development.
His global education work includes developing cultural exchange and leadership-training opportunities for ROTC cadets, advising students pursuing critical-language study, and helping emerging leaders build cultural intelligence and global awareness.
Since 2022, Rentz Group, LLC has supported the Institute of International Education as a diversity and recruitment consultant for the Boren Awards, Language Flagship, and Project GO programs. Larry’s outreach has engaged more than 800 students, cadets, and campus stakeholders across 35+ institutions, including HBCUs, MSIs, and Hispanic-Serving Institutions.
Larry also founded Pathlight, a keynote speaking and youth-development platform that encourages students, parents, educators, and youth-serving organizations to excel while enjoying the journey of discovery.
He holds graduate degrees in Higher Education Administration and Strategic Studies and brings a warm, mission-centered approach to helping students, colleagues, and organizations reach their full potential.
Petita Rentz, PhD
Vice President
Dr. Petita Rentz is a health and wellness professional, educator, and fitness industry leader with more than 30 years of experience in exercise science, health education and promotion, fitness, and sports management. She currently serves as a Tenured Professor and Program Coordinator at the College of Southern Maryland, where she prepares and mentors future professionals in Exercise and Sports Science and Sports Management.
Her extensive career includes working as an exercise specialist at the White House Athletic Center during the Obama Administration, Athletic clubs, military fitness centers across the United States, athletic teams, community organizations, and faith-based organizations. She has worked with diverse populations, including student-athletes, military personnel, college students, seniors, and general fitness populations.
Dr. Rentz holds degrees from the University of Florida, California University of Pennsylvania, and Walden University, including a PhD in Health Education and Promotion. She holds numerous professional certifications in personal training, corrective exercise, nutrition, behavioral coaching, performance enhancement, yoga, kickboxing, and group fitness.
A passionate educator, scholar, mentor, and community advocate, she is committed to empowering individuals to pursue healthier lives and inspiring future leaders in the health and wellness profession.
Pamela Rentz
Manager
Pamela “Pam” Rentz will serve as Operations Officer for Rentz Group and Pathlight, bringing a strong background in event execution, operations, communications, and team coordination. She has supported large-scale events, managed complex planning details, and worked across internal teams, partners, and stakeholders to help deliver organized, high-quality experiences.