Christopher Evans

Board Member

Serial Entrepreneur

The Deepwood Group

Christopher Evans is an entrepreneur and philanthropist with offices in Raleigh, North Carolina where he advises several businesses and not-for-profit enterprises in the US and Internationally. He serves on the board of directors of Communities In Schools of Wake County, and DOOR International, and is a member of NC State’s Entrepreneurial Advisory Board. He also developed and teaches a class at Trinity Academy of Raleigh called Forum, which engages the school’s 9-12 grade students in Socratic discussions on a variety of topics.

Mr. Evans served on the Board of Directors for Engage (NASD: ENGA), a provider of profile-driven Internet marketing solutions. Before Engage, Mr. Evans was the CEO and founder of Accipiter, a leading provider of ad management solutions purchased by CMGI, Inc. Mr. Evans was named Master Entrepreneur as part of Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year program. Mr. Evans is also the author of Fruit at Work – Mixing Christian Virtues with Business.

He and his wife, Cathy, have two children and live in Raleigh.

Testimonials

As the son of a public school educator, the value of education opportunities for all children was always of great importance. My professional connections with CIS Wake co-founders, Glenn Williams and Alex Holmes, introduced me to CIS, but the mission and the people hooked me.

Mark Larson

Board Member

I want to be a part of the solution of empowering and providing resources to help students fulfill
their goals and dreams.

Trey Jones

Board Member

“We can improve [student] attendance by helping them find a dream to chase.”

Chris Evans

Board Member

CIS Wake is committed to improving the lives and future of each student it touches. I am proud to have had the opportunity to be a part of such an illustrious history.

Cathy Thomas-Jones

Certified Educator

Communities In Schools of Wake County has played a significant role in my life. The organization has supported me in several ways from elementary school to my masters degree. The dedication and commitment of the network is unmatched. I am proud to be a board member and honored that I have the opportunity to pay it forward.

Chantel

Alumni In Motion, Board

Come with me to the learning center…they can help you get smarter.

Anthony

CIS Wake Student

The more knowledge we have, the better. Please volunteer with Communities In Schools because any lessons you can teach would be welcomed. Give all you can, even if it’s just a little.

Alshanice

Former CIS Wake Student