Don Wissman

2009 - 2010 Board President

Dr. Wissman was a founding member of DPRA, a private research and consulting firm, in 1971. His 30 years of service to DPRA covered numerous consulting assignments associated with the economics of food and agriculture, and the environment.

He served a wide variety of public and private clients in over 20 different countries, including The American Oil Company, Council on Environmental Quality, Ralston Purina, The Environmental Protection Agency, USAID, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Kuwait Real Estate Bank, and the World Bank. Dr. Wissman has authored or co-authored over 80 technical research reports during his tenure. Don is a veteran, serving in the Air Force for three years and has been a Manhattan resident since 1969.

In our podcast conversation, we discussed  Don’s thoughts on GMCF’s affiliate program, the move to change the foundation's name from Manhattan Community Foundation to The Greater Manhattan Community Foundation during his term, and his admiration for how well community leaders work together. 

• GMCF reaches 10 million dollars ahead of its tenth anniversary.
• $1,200,000 in grant distribution.