Meet Sean Johnson—Living Historian, Cavalry Scout, Rogue Cell Co-Conspirator

Blog Post Draft: “Meet Sean Johnson—Living Historian, Cavalry Scout, Rogue Cell Co-Conspirator”

“Saving just one is worth it.”

Some people ease into new roles. Sean Johnson cannonballed.

We handed him a mic on his first day, dropped him into a podcast recording, and then flew him to Denver. No job title. No onboarding packet. Just trust, momentum, and a shared sense of purpose.

Sean is an Army veteran, an Astoria-born Oregonian, and—if you ask him—a lifelong “living

For Sean J this is a regular Sunday.

historian.” He’s been reenacting since infancy (yes, really), and while Rogue Cell doesn’t technically have a historical reenactment team, we’re pretty sure he’s already its head.

Before joining us, Sean worked with the National Park Service and served as a cavalry scout in Afghanistan and Iraq. His lived experience, storytelling instincts, and community roots make him a natural fit for Rogue Cell—even as we’re still shaping what his exact role will be.

What’s clear is this: Sean gets it. He gets why we do this work. Why story matters. Why visibility matters. Why ritual and purpose can be lifelines.

In his words:

“Having a sense of purpose is really important, and a lot of veterans lose that when they get out. Sure, I volunteer in the community. Joining Rogue Cell has provided me with fulfillment and purpose. There's no way to eliminate veteran suicide, but through our efforts we can reduce these numbers. Saving just one is worth it. That to me is why it's so important.”

We’re honored to have Sean in the mix—not just as a teammate, but as a co-creator of the future we’re building. His voice is already shaping the signal. His presence is already felt.

Welcome to Rogue Cell, Sean. You’re not just part of the story—you’re helping write it.