| Sport(s): | President, Athletic Director, Men's Basketball, Cross Country, Track |
| Years at DCC: | 1962-1999 |
| Year Inducted: | 2019 |
During a 37-year tenture with DCC, Don Kettner served as Basketball Coach, Cross-Country and Track Coach, Psychology and English Instructor, Athletic Director, Assistant Dean, Registrar, Vice President, and President. In his more than 10 years as Athletic Director, he helped to start the Cross-Country, Track, and Women’s Basketball programs. He coached the Buccaneer Men’s Basketball team from 1962-1966, winning two Regional Championships and producing an All-American player. Kettner won over 200 games as a high school and college basketball coach. He also served as the Track and Cross-Country coach for seven seasons at DCC, winning six Regional Championships and five Conference Championships.
Serving as President of DCC for 18 years, Kettner guided the College though some of its most successful years, lobbying ferociously for funding, new programs, accreditation, student acquisitions and always supporting the athletic program. Kettner retired from DCC on June 30, 1999 due to health concerns and proudly took on his title of President Emeritus. He always referred to DCC as his “5th child.”