Our Officers

Commander
Art “Godzilla” Lecesse
Email: commander@cvma2-1.org

Godzilla became a member of the CVMA in 2015. Seeking to retain the brotherhood and comradery from his days on active duty. He has been heavily involved within the CVMA and has held multiple Chapter Executive Board positions including Public Relations Officer and Executive Officer. His service was on Active Duty in the Air Force as an AMMO Troop deploying to Afghanistan three times, 2004, 2008, 2010. He’s currently riding a 2020 Indian Challenger.

Executive Officer
Dan “D-Mac” McIntyre
Email: xo@cvma2-1.org

Sergeant at Arms
Christopher “Ace” Battista
Email: saa@cvma2-1.org

Treasurer
Rich “Vulture” McGowan
Email: treasurer@cvma2-1.org

Vulture joined CVMA in 2015 seeking the brotherhood of fellow veterans and a venue to help other vets; not to mention a great excuse to ride more!  Rich retired after a 28 year career as an Army Engineer Officer, deploying to Iraq in 2008, and Afghanistan in 2014-2015 – retiring in 2021.  “I volunteered to take on the duties of the 2-1 Treasurer because I’ve spent most of my adult life being a good soldier; and now it’s time to be a good veteran.” Duty, Honor, Country. Rich rides a 2021 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse.

Secretary
Eli “I.C.E. Man” Baez
Email: secretary@cvma2-1.org

Public Relations Officer
Nate “Trash Panda” Hicks
Email: pro@cvma2-1.org

Nate “TrashPanda” Hicks joined the CVMA in 2020. The riding and camaraderie of this  brotherhood and the CVMA was exactly what he was looking for. After spending time with a few different chapters along the East Coast he picked up his first role as PRO in 2023.  He has a knack for standing up for what is right and love for all his brothers and sisters. He has served in the Army for 22 years, both Active and Reserve. He was deployed to Iraq from 2005-2006 as a Mechanic/Recovery NCO, Reclassed to a MP 2011, and was a Drill Sergeant in C. CO, 2nd BN, 398th Regt. The home of the ‘Redneck Raccoons’