He graduated from Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School before earning a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Tuskegee University.
[3] Evans served in the United States Air Force, reaching the rank of captain.
[2] Evans served as a member of the Utah State Senate from 2002 to 2004, representing the 1st district.
[5] After serving as Chair of the Utah Republican Party for four years, Evans was defeated for re-appointment and succeeded by Rob Anderson.
[6] Evans had faced mounting pressure to resign amid a lawsuit against his business and growing financial debts.