Brian S. Evans
Brian Evans | |
|---|---|
| Speaker of the Arkansas House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office January 13, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Matthew Shepherd |
| Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from the 43rd district | |
| Assumed office January 14, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Tim Lemons |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1967 or 1968 (age 56–57) Arkansas, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | University of Central Arkansas Arkansas State University |
Brian S. Evans (born 1967/1968)[1] is an American politician serving as a member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from the 43rd district. Evans was elected in 2018 to represent the 43rd district.[2] He was elected as speaker for the 2025 legislative session.[3]
In his first term (92nd Arkansas General Assembly), Evans served on the following committees:[2]
- Academic Facilities Oversight Committee
- Joint Performance Review Committee
- Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs Committee
- House Education Committee
In his second term (93rd Arkansas General Assembly), Evans served on the following committees:[2][4]
- House Education Committee, Vice-chairman
- House Insurance and Commerce Committee
- Public Retirement and Social Security Programs Committee
Evans also serves on the Cabot Public School District School board.[2][4]
Education and business career
Evans attended the University of Central Arkansas and Arkansas State University. Following graduation, Evans began to work as part of the logistics division of L & L Freight Services, Inc; eventually becoming a member of the board of the Transportation Intermediaries Association.[5][4]
Personal life
Evans lives in Cabot, Arkansas, alongside his wife and two children.[4]
References
- ^ https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2024/dec/28/brian-evans-path-to-arkansas-house-speakership
- ^ a b c d "Brian Evans (Arkansas)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved August 10, 2022.
- ^ "New House Speaker, new and reelected lawmakers ring in Arkansas' 2025 legislative session". Arkansas Advocate. Retrieved June 11, 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Brian S. Evans". Arkansas House of Representatives. Retrieved August 10, 2022.
- ^ "TIA BOARD OF DIRECTORS". Transportation Intermediaries Association. Retrieved August 10, 2022.