Frank R. Daebelliehn, a tireless advocate for individuals with spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and limb loss, has dedicated his life to service, community empowerment, and accessibility. As a nonprofit leader managing two SCID (Spinal Cord Injury and Disease) centers and overseeing programs for more than 600 members, Mr. Daebelliehn provides critical support through adaptive activities, peer engagement, and national advocacy.

With a background that includes an MBA from Liberty University and the rank of Sergeant First Class, Mr. Daebelliehn has led with both strategic insight and lived experience. From lobbying in Washington, D.C., for improved veteran access legislation to utilizing ADA standards to secure better airline accommodations for wheelchair users, he has played a pivotal role in expanding rights and services for the disabled veteran community.

Mr. Daebelliehn’s organization maintains a $600,000 annual budget focused on wounded veterans, providing resources such as wheelchairs and inclusive activities like archery, scuba diving, and shooting sports. His goal is to break cycles of isolation and encourage active living among members. In addition to his nonprofit work, he operates a self-sustaining seven-and-a-half-acre chicken ranch, producing eggs and meat as part of a commitment to independence and sustainability.

A certified diver, automobile restoration enthusiast, and proud father of ten and grandfather to thirty, Mr. Daebelliehn credits his success to faith, family, and an unshakable sense of purpose. He remains actively involved with numerous military organizations and Veterans of America, continuing to lead by example.

As he looks toward slowing down and embracing retirement, Frank R. Daebelliehn remains a steadfast voice for veterans and individuals with disabilities—guided by the simple but powerful philosophy: “God first.”