What services does this association provide to members?

The organization provides advocacy representation, professional education programs, industry research and resources, networking events, and support services. With $58.6M in annual revenue and 250 employees, it serves members through programs designed to advance professional success and industry interests.

How does the association advocate for the industry?

Advocacy activities include monitoring legislation and regulations affecting members, developing policy positions, and engaging with government officials and agencies. The organization represents member interests before policymakers and promotes positions supporting favorable industry environment and business success.

What professional development opportunities are available?

Members access educational programs including conferences, workshops, webinars, and training courses advancing professional knowledge and skills. The association also provides certifications, publications, and online resources supporting continuous learning and career development.

How can organizations benefit from membership?

Membership benefits include advocacy representation, access to educational programs and industry resources, networking opportunities with peers, participation in standards development, and visibility through association channels. Members gain competitive advantages through knowledge sharing and collective voice in policy matters.

The American Legion in Indianapolis, IN - Nonprofit Profile

Industry Advocacy

Represents member interests in policy processes and advocates for legislative and regulatory positions supporting industry success.

Member Education

Delivers professional development programs, conferences, and resources advancing member knowledge and competencies.

Standards Promotion

Develops and promotes industry standards, best practices, and quality improvement initiatives enhancing professional excellence.

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Employees
2024	$58,574,189	$71,495,314	$116,060,238	250
2023	$62,587,362	$68,079,465	$114,396,198	298
2022	$58,111,463	$68,608,547	$116,283,736	266
2021	$82,016,470	$77,167,260	$141,288,704	267
2020	$72,657,830	$65,735,517	$142,329,994	260
2019	$78,627,568	$76,094,191	$129,354,473	290
2018	$76,844,360	$75,217,101	$119,933,577	323

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Daniel S Wheeler	National Adjutant (Thru May 2024)	$330,178	$105,853	$436,031	40
Chanin Nuntavong	Executive Director DC (Thru Oct 2024)	$308,669	$46,538	$355,207	40
Shawn T Long	National Treasurer	$227,876	$101,349	$329,225	35
Rodney Rolland	National Adjutant	$266,432	$55,868	$322,300	40
Dean Kessel	Executive Director	$224,366	$76,637	$301,003	40
Horacio Baca	Executive Director	$177,168	$28,837	$206,005	40
David Sutton	Director IT	$156,711	$33,793	$190,504	40
Mark C Seavey	National Judge	$126,285	$63,003	$189,288	40
R Jeffrey Stoffer	Director/Marketing, Media & Communications	$166,100	$19,785	$185,885	40
Doug Waterfield	Principal Deputy Director	$132,608	$41,703	$174,311	40
Mario Marquez	Executive Director DC	$157,807	$5,320	$163,127	40
Joseph Sharpe	Director/Veteran Employment & Education	$150,986	$4,484	$155,470	40
Daniel J Seehafer	National Commander (Thru Aug 2024)	$133,979	$1,779	$135,758	40
Julia Mathis	Director Legis	$129,569	$4,746	$134,315	40
James A Lacoursiere JR	National Commander (Began Aug 2024)	$46,045	—	$46,045	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Daniel S Wheeler	National Adjutant	$398,585	$103,500	$502,085	40
Shawn T Long	National Treasurer	$333,769	$147,872	$481,641	35
Rodney Rolland	Assistant National Adjuciary	$314,761	$37,012	$351,773	40
Chanin Nuntavong	Executive Director DC	$274,778	$36,036	$310,814	40
Dean Kessel	Executive Director	$227,278	$74,805	$302,083	40
R Jeffrey Stoffer	Director/Marketing, Media & Communications	$243,099	$19,835	$262,934	40
Mark C Seavey	National Judge	$172,934	$76,096	$249,030	40
Horacio Baca	Executive Director	$176,290	$23,535	$199,825	40
David Sutton	Director IT	$152,384	$32,933	$185,317	40
Doug Waterfield	Principal Deputy Director	$129,008	$40,784	$169,792	40
Joseph Sharpe	Director/Veteran Employment & Education	$146,673	$4,400	$151,073	40
Kimberly Meesters	Marketing Director	$128,575	$19,026	$147,601	40
Vincent J Troiola	National Commander (Thru August)	$119,698	$1,594	$121,292	40
Daniel J Seehafer	National Commander	$40,310	—	$40,310	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Daniel S Wheeler	National Adjutant	$366,075	$113,563	$479,638	40
Dean Kessel	Executive Director	$220,898	$73,843	$294,741	40
Shawn T Long	National Treasurer	$211,804	$72,466	$284,270	35
Horacio Baca	Executive Director	$243,326	$17,962	$261,288	40
Rodney Rolland	Assistant National Adjuciary	$210,646	$33,189	$243,835	40
Chanin Nuntavong	Executive Director DC	$192,724	$34,563	$227,287	40
Mark C Seavey	National Judge	$153,096	$66,993	$220,089	40
R Jeffrey Stoffer	Director/Marketing, Media & Communications	$156,276	$42,862	$199,138	40
Kimberly Meesters	Marketing Director	$164,260	$23,537	$187,797	40
David Sutton	Director IT	$142,970	$42,152	$185,122	40
Michael Hunter	Principal Business Architect	$151,319	$8,577	$159,896	40
Joseph Sharpe	Director/Veteran Employment & Education	$143,394	$4,302	$147,696	40
Paul Dillard	National Commander	$120,314	$1,606	$121,920	40
Kevin J Bartlett	National Judge Advocate	$105,913	—	$105,913	40
Vincent J Troiola	National Commander	$39,694	—	$39,694	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Daniel S Wheeler	National Adjutant	$441,440	$89,229	$530,669	40
Shawn T Long CPA	National Treasurer	$198,828	$87,098	$285,926	35
Dean Kessel	Executive Director	$210,828	$39,980	$250,808	40
Horacio Baca	Executive Director	$171,152	$66,980	$238,132	40
Rodney Rolland	Director Of HR	$186,996	$41,015	$228,011	40
Kevin J Bartlett	National Judge Advocate (Partial Year)	$186,550	$33,797	$220,347	40
Chanin Nuntavong	Executive Director DC	$184,170	$32,526	$216,696	40
R Stoffer	Director/Marketing, Media & Communications	$147,331	$63,514	$210,845	40
David Sutton	Director IT	$133,964	$31,972	$165,936	40
Mark Seavy	National Judge	$99,492	$49,164	$148,656	40
Joseph Sharpe	Director/Veteran Employment & Education	$140,222	$4,196	$144,418	40
Lawrence Montreuil	Director Legis	$122,832	$17,596	$140,428	40
John Querfeld	Director/Internal Affairs (Partial Year)	$126,687	$2,279	$128,966	40
James W Oxford	National Commander	$120,929	$2,419	$123,348	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Daniel S Wheeler	National Adjutant	$284,957	$87,155	$372,112	40
Shawn T Long CPA	National Treasurer	$256,850	$77,724	$334,574	40
R Stoffer	Director/Marketing, Media & Communications	$217,020	$56,380	$273,400	40
Rodney Rolland	Director Of HR	$238,690	$30,533	$269,223	40
Horacio Baca	Executive Director	$164,960	$65,970	$230,930	40
Kevin J Bartlett	National Judge Advocate	$191,004	$34,466	$225,470	40
Bridget Robinson	Director/National Convention	$155,574	$65,153	$220,727	40
Charles Krupa	Deputy DIR Mkt	$172,769	$31,018	$203,787	40
Dean Kessel	Executive Director	$175,788	$27,676	$203,464	40
Chanin Nuntavong	Executive Director DC	$172,581	$24,371	$196,952	40
John Raughter	Deputy Director	$158,707	$4,527	$163,234	40
James W Oxford	National Commander	$160,008	$2,400	$162,408	40
Joseph Sharpe	Director/Veteran Employment & Education	$149,617	$4,358	$153,975	40

The American Legion

What They Focus On

Financial Information

How They Work

Serve Members

Advocate Industry

Develop Standards

Share Knowledge

Programs and Initiatives

Member Advocacy

Professional Development

Team & Leadership

Chanin Nuntavong

Dean Kessel

Horacio Baca

Mario Marquez

David Sutton

Doug WATERFIELD

Julia Mathis

Daniel S Wheeler

Rodney Rolland

Daniel J Seehafer

Mark C Seavey

James A Lacoursiere Jr

Andres Jaimes Jr

Berley Hanna Jr

Charles D Aucoin

Christopher V Herndon

Charles K Robbins

Charles O'leary

Charles S O' Leary

Dan K Wiley

Daniel Depozo

David S Shore

Dean Overby

Dennis J Soppe

Dennis O Brenden

E Michael Stelacio

Edward Cheatham Jr

Edward Degumbia

Everett G Shepard III

Francis E Riddell Jr

Frank Carr

Frederick C Craigie

Frederick N Nelson

Gary B Leach

George E Scarborough

Hans J Stockenberger

Hardwick O Hall Sr

James E Pisa

Jodie L Pajak

James A Costello

James C Kellogg

James Kell

James M Settle

James W Weinreich

Jeanette R Evans

Jennifer L Laux

Jere L Romano

Jim V Ramos

Jimmy E Hawk

Joe A Lysaght

John C Hince

Kenneth R Cooper

Keith R Davidson

Kenneth W Mueller

Kevin John Owens

L James Stewart

Larry C Money

Larry G Dobb

Linden B Dixon Jr

Lloyd H Woods

Mary V Erdman

Melvin G Smullen

Michael A HAVEL

Michael D Wood

Michael S Napsey

Murry Q Toney Jr

Phil Youngblood

Ramon L Rivera