About Lieutenant General (retired) John R. Evans
Lieutenant General (Retired) John Evans is the President/CEO of Evans Strategic Solutions, a consultancy specializing in aviation services/support, defense sector procurement and business capture, and geopolitical analysis. John is a board member of the Government and Defense Advisory Board for AAR CORP, delivering insights to AAR leadership on strategic courses of action in the government and defense market space, and an Advisory Board Member to Academy Securities, a veteran-owned and operated investment bank with strengths in capital markets, asset management, public finance, geopolitical intel, fixed income and equity trading. Additionally, John serves as a defense and government consultant for the Roosevelt Group, committed to identifying government opportunities, supporting business objectives, and building market entry strategies to achieve client goals. John serves as a Senior Strategic Advisor for US Global Investors providing geo-political advice and counsel to stimulate innovative investment in global markets and specialized sectors, focusing on historical and socioeconomic cycles. He also served as the Senior Strategic Advisor for Crisis Response Leader Training, LLC (CRLT), an innovative software and immersive simulation company specializing in emergency management, training and public safety.
John spent the last 8 ½ years of his 36-year military career in general officer command. He has led complex organizations in special operations, higher level education and the joint-interagency domestic/disaster response communities. John grows collaborative and productive partnerships while building bridges between cultures, nations, military forces and civil organizations. Just prior to his move to the private sector, John was the Commanding General, US Army North where he maintained a focus on homeland defense, protection of national critical infrastructure, defense support to civil authorities and engagement with Canadian and Mexican partners. John led the DoD response to COVID in 2021 and was the architect of Operation Allies Welcome assisting the Department of Homeland Security in finding homes for over 74,000 Afghan guests and refugees. As the Commanding General of US Army Cadet Command, John led over 975 senior Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs at America’s colleges and universities while simultaneously administering 1700 junior ROTC programs at America’s high schools. John served as commanding general of the Army’s one-of-a-kind Special Operations Aviation Command deploying helicopter forces across the world in support of our nation’s most elite and guarded operations. John holds Master’s degrees from Kansas State University and the US Naval War College in Education and National Security respectively. He served as a resident Federal Executive Fellow at the esteemed Brookings Institution in Washington DC, and he is affiliated with numerous professional military, veteran and non-profit civic organizations.
Public Speaking
John Evans, with his expertise in global strategic solutions, would be an invaluable keynote speaker for your event. His deep understanding of leadership and business innovation could offer actionable insights that inspire both individuals and organizations. Attendees would gain practical strategies to drive growth, improve performance, and navigate challenges. By sharing real-world experiences and proven methodologies, Evans would empower your audience to think critically and strategically, making him an ideal choice to elevate your event’s impact.
