Mark Christensen

Mark Christensen serves as Chief of Staff at Veterans Guardian since June 2019, following a distinguished career in the US Army. From November 2017 to June 2019, Mark was an Army Special Operations Concept Developer, focusing on future capabilities for Civil Affairs, Military Information Support Operations, and Special Forces. Mark held the position of Deputy Commanding Officer at the 95th Civil Affairs Brigade (Airborne) in 2017, overseeing the training and readiness of the Brigade. Prior roles include Battalion Commander of the only active airborne Civil Affairs Battalion aligned with AFRICOM and Chief of the Capability Integration and Development Branch, where Mark managed the integration of new concepts and force structures for Civil Affairs. Mark's experience also encompasses strategic planning with the Asymmetric Warfare Group. Mark holds a Master's degree in International Relations from Troy University and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration in Management from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.