Former Army National Guard Director Joins Yoste Strategic Partners

Lt. Gen. Jon Jensen brings over 40 years of military experience to the business consulting firm

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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Yoste Strategic Partners LLC, a professional business-development consulting practice specializing in the Army and Air National Guard marketplace, has announced the addition of former Director of the Army National Guard, retired Lt. Gen. Jon Jensen, to its team.

Why it matters

Jensen's extensive experience leading the Army National Guard and commanding various units will provide valuable insights and expertise to Yoste Strategic Partners as they continue to grow their client base in the military consulting space.

The details

Lt. Gen. Jon Jensen served as the 22nd Director of the Army National Guard from 2020 to 2024. Prior to that, he commanded the 34th Infantry 'Red Bull' Division and 1st Brigade 34th Armored Brigade. Jensen has over 41 years of distinguished service in the military, including four deployments during his National Guard career.

  • Jensen served as Director of the Army National Guard from 2020 to 2024.
  • He joined Yoste Strategic Partners in February 2026.

The players

Yoste Strategic Partners LLC

A professional business-development consulting practice specializing in the Army and Air National Guard marketplace.

Lt. Gen. Jon Jensen

The former Director of the Army National Guard, with over 41 years of distinguished military service.

Geoffrey Yoste

The principal of Yoste Strategic Partners LLC.

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What they’re saying

“General Jensen has a unique set of skills, knowledge and experience; he knows the National Guard in the field, and he knows how things work in Washington on both sides of the Potomac. He will be an amazing addition to the YSP team and provide valuable support to our growing list of clients.”

— Geoffrey Yoste, Principal, Yoste Strategic Partners LLC (deltabusinessjournal.com)

The takeaway

Yoste Strategic Partners' addition of Lt. Gen. Jon Jensen, a highly experienced former Army National Guard Director, underscores the firm's commitment to providing specialized expertise and support to its clients in the military consulting space.