About Us
Lincoln Leadership fosters pivotal leadership solutions for purpose-driven organizations.
We offer a fresh take on executive search, inspired by service to the greater good and backed by proven methodologies.
What We Strive For:
Our Leader
Andrew C. Wheeler
Founder and President
Andrew founded Lincoln Leadership from his passion for empowering mission-driven organizations. His 22-year career in executive search comprises an extensive network, nearly 500 completed searches, and a roster of recognized clients.
Andrew has devoted his career to higher education, academic medicine, and social impact nonprofits. He got his start at Heidrick & Struggles and honed his approach at Diversified Search Group, where he partnered for 18 years in the Education, Nonprofit and Healthcare Practices, and led the Education and Nonprofit Practice for seven years. Andrew has won repeat clients from big-name institutions such as Penn Medicine, March of Dimes, and New York University. Yet, his proudest accomplishments include Arcadia University and University City District -- powerful agents of change realizing full potential through authentic connection to uncommon leaders.
As Chief Lean Officer for Diversified Search Group, Andrew helped redefine the client experience. He led diverse, geographically dispersed teams in an initiative to draw fresh insights and implement data-driven solutions. Clients gained flexibility and opportunity for input at each phase of the search process. Thanks to Andrew's stewardship, Diversified was among the first professional search firms to implement Lean principles, boosting client satisfaction and revenues.
Andrew grew up in Portland, Oregon, and credits his parents for the values that shaped his career. As a child, he accompanied his father, a primary care physician who founded a private practice, as he made hospital rounds. "The patient knows what is wrong," Dr. Wheeler would tell his son. "You have to ask the right questions to find a diagnosis." His mother, an urban planner, taught him how meaning is determined by those served. A lifelong athlete, Andrew co-captained soccer and basketball and later served as coach and referee for youth teams. He is a dedicated alumnus and 25-year class agent of Bowdoin College in Maine, where he graduated cum laude with an A.B. in Economics and Government.
Andrew lives with his wife, Kathy, in the Cedar Park neighborhood of West Philadelphia, where they raised three children. He co-founded Friends of Cobbs Creek Park and has served on the board of his neighborhood YMCA and the Executive Committee of the Economy League of Greater Philadelphia.
Our Team
Daniel I. Guerrero
Executive Recruiter
Daniel I. Guerrero is an executive recruiter for Lincoln Leadership. His warm demeanor puts candidates at ease, and his inquisitive nature unearths invaluable insights about executives and their gifts.
He has been helping people get to the next level in their career and investments for over 20 years. Dan has applied his vast skills to help hundreds of job seekers find better employment through CUNY colleges, focusing on BIPOC students. Mortgage and account management at Wells Fargo and US Bank Corporate Trust also benefited from his emotional intelligence and organizational skills. Dan has recruited for institutions such as Columbia University, Families United Network, Penn, and World Vision U.S. When not listening for people’s interests and needs, Dan can be found salsa dancing.
Dan received his BA in Sociology from University at Buffalo and an MS in Organizational Leadership from Lehman College.
Luke P. Wheeler
Executive Recruiter
Luke P. Wheeler is an executive recruiter for Lincoln Leadership. He is a people person and visionary. He carries a charismatic attitude and focuses on asking questions that motivate people to reach outside of their comfort zone.
Luke began his career in personal finance as a bank teller at Wells Fargo amidst the pandemic. Later he moved on to his role as a Client Relationship Associate at Vanguard Group. After attaining his Series 7 and 63, he served personal investors make changes to their portfolio and accounts as an Onboarding Specialist. Luke recently joined Lincoln Leadership where he uses his skills to help executives take the next step in their careers. Aside from candidate outreach and research, Luke manages the firm’s public relations, marketing, and operations.
Luke earned his BS, magna cum laude in Economics and Finance from West Chester University. He currently resides in Salt Lake City, Utah and enjoys skiing, rock climbing, and experiencing America’s National Parks.