About Rogue Cell
Connecting Veterans - Reducing Suicide
Mission
Our mission is to connect veterans in rural Oregon by building a resilient community grounded in camaraderie and shared purpose. We reduce isolation and suicide by fostering meaningful relationships, providing essential resources, and ensuring every veteran feels valued, supported, and capable of thriving.
Vision
Our vision is a thriving community where every veteran feels a sense of belonging, purpose, and hope. We aspire to create a future in which isolation is replaced by connection, and resilience is built through shared support. By addressing the challenges faced by veterans, including mental health struggles and the risk of suicide, we envision a society that honors their service and empowers them to live fulfilling lives.
Our Story
Rogue Cell began not in a studio, but around a simple breakfast table. When Sean and Brad met at a veteran’s breakfast, the connection was instant—two individuals shaped by service, bonded by shared experiences, and driven by a deep desire to create something meaningful. That morning, their mission took its first steps. Both were soon recruited onto the Together With Veterans NW Oregon Steering Committee, where their commitment to supporting fellow veterans solidified.
What started as conversations grew into something bigger. Rogue Cell took shape as a podcast—an open space for raw and honest dialogue about the realities of veteran life. It evolved into a radio show, amplifying voices that often go unheard, and eventually became a documentary, sharing stories that reflect resilience, struggle, and the unbreakable thread of camaraderie.
The journey hasn’t been without its challenges. Both Sean and Brad have known the highs of military success and the deep lows that nearly claimed them. They understand, firsthand, the weight of isolation—and the power of connection to pull someone back from the edge. That understanding fuels Rogue Cell’s mission every single day.
This isn’t just about telling stories. It’s about saving lives. And we are always looking for veterans and those who care about veterans to join our team.
Meet The Team
Brad Pietzyk
Co-Founder & Executive Director
"Veterans in rural Oregon face isolation, and too often, that isolation turns deadly. Rogue Cell exists to change that. Through a podcast, radio show, documentary, and direct community engagement, we’re creating spaces for veterans to connect, share their stories, and find real support. This isn’t just about talking—it’s about action. No veteran should feel alone in their fight. Rogue Cell is here to make sure they don’t."
Sean Davis
Co-Founder & Creative Director
***Sean is currently on a voluntary leave of absence from Rogue Cell during his mayoral campaign to maintain full compliance with nonprofit political neutrality requirements.***
"I came home injured from the war with a fireworks display in my head. The echo of the war was all I could hear; it filled my head. It took me a long time and much effort to figure out how to just live again, to have relationships, and to trust. Art, the beautiful Oregon outdoors, and community saved my life, so now I hope to help others by being the person I needed when I was at my lowest. That is what Rogue Cell is. Come join us."
Jim Zile
Operations Manager
"I’m a Navy veteran, and throughout my life I’ve seen how much strength comes from connection, especially when we show up for each other. After my service, I worked in emergency response, safety, and training roles where teamwork and trust made all the difference. I’ve also stayed involved in my community through organizations like United Way and local response efforts, because being part of something bigger matters. I believe veterans deserve support, purpose, and the reminder that they’re not alone, and that belief is what draws me to Rogue Cell and the hope it creates."