Meet the leaders of Mission 22. Our veteran-staffed Board of Directors and Core Team work proudly alongside a growing army of dedicated Regional and State Ambassador Leaders who are helping Mission 22 every day in the fight to heal our nation’s warriors.

Board of Directors

Mike Kissel

Mike Kissel

Mike was an active duty Green Beret and still is serving his country in the National Guard. In the military Mike was and is still responsible for all levels of security including large bases in a combat zone. He also trains foreign military services. Mike and Magnus served on the same Operation Detachment Alpha (Special Forces team) and developed a close working relationship, which continues to this day. Mike has been with Mission 22 since its inception and is a founder as well as a member of the Board. He travels the country speaking about Mission 22 and advocating for the cause as well working on Mission 22's large scale public memorials.

Brad Hubbard

Brad Hubbard

Brad served as an Infantryman in the Indiana National Guard. He deployed once to Iraq in 2003-2004. After his service he worked from manufacturing to Technical Support at Helmer Scientific (a blood bank company) while going to school and earning his degree in Applied Science in Business Administration with a focus on management. After earning his degree he moved into a field engineering position with Siemens Healthcare with a focus on chemistry. He is currently still working at Siemens Healthcare as an Engineering consultant for North and South America in chemistry. Brad’s passion is serving others as others have served him with dealing with PTSD.

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RANDY LAVERE

Randy is the Founder and CEO of Armored Coffee LLC & a graduate of World Harvest Bible College. He has authored 3 books, hosted a podcast, served as an associate Pastor for 15 years and is a Combat Infantry Veteran. Randy has worked with Mission 22 in several different capacities since 2014, and has spoken as a representative at events across the country, raising awareness for Veterans issues. Randy currently runs and oversees the day to day operations at Armored Coffee, while ministering at events and churches as time permits. His passion is encouraging others to walk in the purpose and fullness of their lives.


Core Team

Sara Johnson - CEO

A Daughter of the Revolution (with family members having served in every conflict since the revolutionary war), Sara has taken up the family torch with an innovative approach to aiding veterans. Growing up in a family of warriors, she has seen firsthand the way battle affects those who serve - from the positive aspects of being part of a community to the realities of post-traumatic stress.

What started as a personal mission to support her Green Beret husband through his own struggles with transitioning out of the military, has turned into a national charge to end Veteran suicide in America.


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Magnus Johnson - CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER - CoFounder

Magnus Johnson is a former Green Beret who served for 36 months in combat. He is an adventurer, a family man, a writer, and an artist. His team has inspired thousands to take up the cause, and he has orchestrated the completion of an immense steel-plate monument in remembrance of veterans who have taken their own lives.

Magnus has been awarded a Bronze Star Medal for Exceptionally Meritorious Service in Combat, and a Congressional Record in the Indiana House of Representatives for Service to Country and Community. Magnus’s sights are set on adding value to team projects and being part of solutions to complex human issues.


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Diane McCall - Development Director

Diane McCall started her position with Mission 22, in September, 2016 and then went full-time in March, 2017 as an Executive Assistant.  Diane’s extensive background in customer service and communications were quickly recognized and Diane was promoted to Public Relations Director in 2018.

In her spare time, Diane likes to attend music festivals, do interior design and spend time with her grandkids.


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Cindy Stinson - COMMUNitY OUTREACH director

Cindy started with Mission 22 when it was still located in Nashville, IN. She saw what a huge impact our first sculpture “Soaring” was having on the veteran community by getting them involved in the project.

She has been married to a Navy veteran for 27 years and fully understand the struggles that veterans face after their time at war, so joining Mission 22 was personal for her and a perfect fit. 


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Carley Hill - COMMUNITY OUTreach Coordinator

Carley joined Mission 22 in February of 2018. After years of bouncing between working, backpacking the world, and searching for the meaning of life, she found Mission 22 and now genuinely believes this mission gives her life a whole lot more meaning.

Carley comes from a large family, some of whom are veterans, including her beloved grandfather, a first-generation American who served in WW2 and instilled in his family deep respect and appreciation for military men and women.

Carley believes love, compassion for others, and happiness are pinnacles of the human experience.


Misha Knea - Executive Assistant

Born and raised in New Mexico, Misha Knea wore a law enforcement uniform for 9 years, and most recently served as the Community Liaison and Volunteer Coordinator for the Bend Police Department.

Her empathetic nature and personal knowledge of struggles among military families led her to follow in her father’s footsteps in law enforcement, and then alongside Veterans who were volunteers with the Bend Police Department. She has tremendous respect for those who serve. 

Misha is also an avid trail runner. It is her belief that people have the power to create a healthy balance between their personal and professional lives in order to thrive, and she looks forward to providing a different act of service for the Veteran and military community at Mission 22.


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marcus farris - Post Traumatic Growth DirecTOR

Marcus landed on the Mission 22 team in January 2020 after serving as an Engineer Officer in Alaska for four years. He's passionate about all manner of endurance sports competitions and has spent a lot of his spare time working the the US Military Endurance Sports team, a non-profit dedicated to helping service members achieve their fitness endeavors.  

Marcus currently trains for ultra marathons while working for the 320th PSYOPS Company out of Clackamas, Oregon as a Reserve Officer. Through his research, field testing, and writing, he now serves Veterans through healthy living programs and digital content creation. 


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Thomas Shevlin-Recovery + Resiliency Director

Thomas is a former infantry machine gunner who served in the Marine Corps. He went through two deployments, one being a combat deployment. After serving four years, Thomas pursued his aspirations of becoming a personal trainer and obtaining his Kinesiology degree.

Having competed in bodybuilding and powerlifting, Thomas has taken the knowledge of physical application and educational application in order to formulate a structure that is most advantageous for health and fitness goals. Still having a passion for the military, as well as that of health and fitness, he wanted to incorporate the two together in order to help veterans in need.


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KARLI HENDERSON - EQUINE PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Karli has been riding and competing for 18 years. Horses quickly became her passion at a young age. She went to college for a degree in Natural Horsemanship, then became a PATH certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor and Equine Specialist. She taught at a therapeutic riding center for three years before coming to Mission 22 this summer. 

Karli has seen and experienced the therapeutic benefits of horsemanship. She wants to share her love and passion for horses with others. 

Although most of her time is spent in the saddle, Karli loves being outdoors and exploring new places. 


Hollee Kaseberg - EQuine Program Instructor

(Bio coming soon)


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Shannon Taylor: Ambassador program director

Shannon started with Mission22 as an ambassador in NH, and quickly moved into a leadership role as the state, then regional leader.

She went to Shenandoah University and holds a degree in Music Education that led her to a 20-year career in education.

She is the proud wife of a Gulf Era US Air Force veteran, mom of 2, as well as many other relatives that have served our country in the armed forces. In her spare time, she loves riding horses, running, and helping others achieve health and wellness.


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Jim Behen: Assistant Ambassador Program Director

Jim is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and US Army. He is a father of 3, husband, and a perpetual student.

He has a degree in Social Work, and currently working on degree in human resources management with a concentration in organizational psychology. He comes to Mission 22 with a passion for helping his brothers and sisters who have served.


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JESS ROUX- Office Manager

Jess comes from many generations of veterans that have served in every battle since the revolutionary war. Her father is a Vietnam veteran and her grandfather was a WWII Purple Heart recipient. She has seen firsthand the effects of war and the impact it can have on the whole family. She shares our passion to help our warriors heal and views her job daily as an honor and a privilege.

Jess has worn many hats in her life but the one she is most proud of is being a mom to 4 boys. The oldest actively serving our country in the Air Force and the second on his way to serving in the National Guard. She is passionate about exploring and hiking this amazing creation, long drives with no destination, and photographing it all along the way.


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Bryan Westerfield - Senior Events Representative

Bryan was an infantryman in the Indiana National Guard from 1993-2005 and served one tour in Iraq from 2003-2004 with B Company 1/152 Infantry. It was when he began a stint as a bail bondsman that he witnessed the effects of PTS and TBI on returning vets. Listening to veterans and their families talk about how they were living had a profound effect on Bryan; and he was facing those same challenges himself (untargeted anger, resentment, alcoholism, depression, isolation, etc.). He wanted and needed to help but didn't know how. In 2013 he met Magnus Johnson and Mike Kissel and he was introduced to Elder Heart / Mission 22. Magnus and Mike had a simple goal and a clear vision of how to achieve it: They were going to make the the country aware of veteran suicide. Bryan knew at that moment that he wanted to help.


Mission 22 Veteran Wellness Coaches

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Chris Lewis helps people achieve the greatest wealth on earth, health and vitality. His goal as a health coach is to help people find energy they never knew they had.

He became interested in health coaching after his son was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes and Hypothyroidism at age four. It’s his honor and privilege to serve others in his role as a coach. Health coaching is something he feels he’s been called into and his goal is to answer the call the best that he can.


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Mark Davis has been a health and wellness coach since 2019 and was a ninth-grade science teacher for 13 years until 2020. He’s a huge nutrition, wellness, habit formation, and science nerd. Becoming a coach has been a natural progression to combine wellness, teaching, and helping people become their best selves and change their lives

He is excited and honored to be a part of Mission 22's R+R program and to coach our veterans. He is married to a proud Air Force veteran who served for over 15 years.

He and his wife live in Ocean Shores, WA where they enjoy surfing, backpacking, and working out on the beach



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Anya Perry battled burnout, low energy, and declining health for over 10 years before she found what works. Now, she helps high-achievers unlock the next level of performance in their wellness and life.She is a Primal Health Coach, USA Weightlifging, and CrossFit Level 1 coach as well as the founder of the Habit Queen Podcast.


She's married to an Army veteran and honored to be a part of Mission-22 empowering veterans to create healthy, nourishing habits, balance their lives, and live to their fullest potential.



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Bradley Davidge is a husband and father, a serious home cook and foodie, personal trainer, professional musician, avid reader, self-experimenter,  and overall health and wellness geek.

He has been enlisted in the Canadian  Armed Forces for the last 11 years. He’s a certified Master Primal Health Coach  (PCHI L2) and a certified Personal Trainer Specialist (PTS - canfitpro).

He understands what it’s like to live in today’s hectic and complex modern world,  navigating seemingly endless responsibilities and to-do lists, trying to balance  everything life throws at you; never mind finding time for yourself! It’s no surprise  that our health and well-being can often take a back seat. 


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Andrea Roberts trained through the Primal Health Coach Institute and is also a trauma-informed yoga and meditation teacher, who uses body-based tools to invite a sense of calm during sessions. Although challenging, change doesn’t have to feel chaotic or be constantly overwhelming; we’ve got this, one step at a time. 

Andrea enjoys superhero movies, is bilingual, and is working towards publishing her first book - a work in progress. 


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Genevieve (Gen) Anagnost is a Certified Primal Health Coach, Physical Therapist Assistant, and NASM Certified Personal Trainer. She enjoys all aspects of health and loves helping others explore and discover their health journeys.

Gen also enjoys running Full and Half Marathons. She also has a bucket list item of someday doing Brazilian Jiu-jitsu.


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Kendra Babbey is a Certified Primal Health Coach and NASM Certified Personal Trainer. Her passion is to help others find happiness and health. With a background in Applied Behavior Analysis, she utilizes behavior change principles within health and wellness to optimize outcomes. Overcoming some of her own challenges with the use of food, she is excited to help others on their journey. 

She and her husband live in North Carolina where they are currently training for their first half ironman. She had recently discovered the benefits of yoga and meditation, allowing her to slow down and be present. She is currently enrolled in a yoga teacher training program to share this practice with others. 


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Otto Daly has a B.S. in Biochemistry from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. In addition to supporting his role as a Health Coach, Otto’s study of biochemistry led him to his work in clinical research. Over the course of the last ten years, that work has helped several cancer treatments earn FDA approval. During that same time, he has spent countless hours learning about movement and ancestral health. As he put what he was learning into practice, his own health and wellness improved; and, he became inspired to help others. When not working on cancer research or coaching clients, he can be found adventuring with his family, or snapping photos while trail running in the mountains and foothills near his home in Boise, Idaho.


Regional Ambassador Leaders

State Ambassador Leaders