Our Team
Choosing to volunteer with Connect-Vets means choosing to make a tangible difference in the lives of veterans. It’s more than just giving time; it’s about standing beside those who have served, offering support, and showing them they’re not forgotten. Each volunteer is a vital link in the chain of care, ensuring that our heroes receive the respect, dignity, and help they deserve. Together, we can build a community that serves veterans as honorably as they’ve served us.
Board of Directors
Kelly Chambers
Board Member
Rick Cogswell
Board Member
Retired U.S Marine
Rick Cogswell
Board Member
Retired U.S Air Force
Rick Cogswell
Board Member
Retired U.S Air Force
Rick Cogswell
Board Member
Retired U.S Space Force
Rick Cogswell
Board Member
Retired U.S Marine
Rick Cogswell
Board Member
Retired U.S Air Force
Rick Cogswell
Board Member
Retired U.S Air Force
Leadership Team
Samuel Marx
Executive Director
Samuel Marx
Executive Director
Randy Goldstein
Executive Vice President
Mike Navvara
Senior Vice President of Operations & Finance
Mike Navvara
Senior Vice President of Marketing & Communications
Mike Navvara
Senior Vice President of Marketing & Communications
- Phone:+1 (859) 254-6589
- Email:mile@connect-vets.org
Rick Cogswell
Vice President of Programs
Tammie Leslie
Senior Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations
Tammie Leslie
Senior Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations
- Phone:+1 (859) 254-6589
- Email:info@example.com
Tammie Leslie
Director of Operations
Tammie Leslie
Director of Donor Engagement
Tammie Leslie
Director of Education Outreach
Rick Cogswell
Director of Community Outreach
Tammie Leslie
Director of Event Planning
Kelly Chambers
Graphic Design
More People, More impact
More people means more impact — especially when it comes to serving those who’ve served us. Every volunteer brings a unique strength to our mission of supporting veterans in need. Together, we can fight food insecurity, offer hope, and honor the sacrifice of our nation’s heroes. Join us. Because when we show up for veterans, we show what gratitude in action really looks like.
For too long, many veterans have felt forgotten. We're here to change that. By showing up with consistency, compassion, and real support, we’re restoring faith, not just in a system, but in humanity. Every meal shared, every hand extended, is a promise kept. Together, we’re reminding our veterans that their service mattered — and still does.
Helping veterans isn’t just a cause — it’s a call to unite our society. When we stand together to support those who served, we bridge divides, build community, and reflect the values our veterans fought to protect. In unity, there is strength. In service, there is healing. Let’s come together to honor their sacrifice with action.
You don’t need to wear a uniform to serve — you just need the heart to help. Every act of support for our veterans creates a ripple of change. Whether it’s a meal, a moment, or a message of gratitude, together we can make a big impact in the lives of those who gave so much. Let’s turn appreciation into action.
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Every meal served, every hour volunteered, every voice lifted — it all matters. At Connect-Vets, we believe that even the smallest act of kindness can make a lasting difference in the life of a veteran. Together, we’re not just offering help — we’re restoring dignity, building community, and honoring the courage of those who served. With Connect-Vets, every act truly helps a hero — and every hero deserves to be remembered, respected, and supported.