Dan Wheeler

His salary, his role, and his continued influence

In early 2016, The New York Times reported that the Wounded Warrior Project had spent nearly 40 percent of its income on overhead, with lavish executive salaries and team building events, making up the bulk of their spending.¹ The story ignited a firestorm in both veteran and civilian circles. Under mounting pressure, the organization fired its top two executives in an effort to restore public trust. The message was clear: nonprofit leaders, especially those stewarding the goodwill of veterans and donors, are not above accountability.

This brings us to Dan Wheeler.