| James Evans | |
|---|---|
| Chair of the Utah Republican Party | |
In office 2013–2017 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Wright |
| Succeeded by | Rob Anderson |
| Member of the Utah State Senate from the 1st district | |
In office 2002–2004 | |
| Succeeded by | Fred J. Fife |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1962 (age 62–63) Orangeburg, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Tuskegee University (BS) |
James Evans is an American political executive and businessman who served as Chair of the Utah Republican Party from 2013 to 2017, the first African-American to serve in the role.[1][2] Evans previously served as the first African-American Utah State Senator.[1]
Early life and education[]
Evans was born and raised in Orangeburg, South Carolina. He graduated from Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School before earning a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Tuskegee University.[3]
Career[]
Evans served in the United States Air Force, reaching the rank of captain.[4] He owned a payday lending franchise called Chekline.[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.[7]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Klein, Chanel (June 3, 2013). "James Evans becomes first African American to chair Utah Republicans". Provo, Utah: Brigham Young University. http://universe.byu.edu/2013/06/03/james-evans-becomes-first-african-american-to-chair-utah-republicans. Retrieved 2013-06-15.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Gildea, Terry (May 18, 2013). "Utah GOP Elects James Evans Party Chairman". http://www.kuer.org/post/utah-gop-elects-james-evans-party-chairman. Retrieved 2013-06-15.
- ↑ Cortes, David (2017-07-22). "James M. Evans (1962- )" (in en-US). https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/evans-james-m-1962/.
- ↑ Price, Michelle (May 19, 2013). "Utah GOP elects owner of payday lending company party chairman". http://www.standard.net/stories/2013/05/18/utah-gop-elects-owner-payday-lending-company-party-chairman. Retrieved 2013-06-15.
- ↑ "James Evans (Utah)" (in en). https://ballotpedia.org/James_Evans_(Utah).
- ↑ Evans, Whittney. "Utah GOP Delegates Oust Party Chair James Evans" (in en). https://www.kuer.org/post/utah-gop-delegates-oust-party-chair-james-evans.
- ↑ "Former Utah GOP chairman says lawsuits, tax liens and arrest warrant against him don't 'reflect the whole story'" (in en-US). https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2019/12/21/former-utah-gop-chairman/.
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