M. Ariel Evans – Managing Director

A widely acknowledged expert in business process interconnectivity data security and business risk management, Maryellen Ariel (M. Ariel) Evans serves as Managing Director of Evans Resource Group. The founder of the Company, Ms. Evans is an IT entrepreneur and business visionary whose 15-year track record includes providing consulting services in the areas of software development, information security, and infrastructure systems while managing very rapid growth in startup environments. As Managing Director, she is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Evans Resource Group’s operations. Prior to starting Evans Resource Group, Ms. Evans founded Evans Technical Imaging, Ltd., Nitorum Corporation, and Reconda International.

Ms. Evans received her MBA in Finance & Entrepreneurship with Honors from New York University’s Stern School of Business. She also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Nuclear Technology from the State University of New York at Buffalo.

Ali Valdez – Director of Sales Strategy and Operations

An accomplished professional with over 20 years’ experience in various areas of business, Ali Valdez leads Evans Resource Group’s Sales and Operations teams. In her role, she is responsible for outlining and executing the Company’s sales strategy; developing ERG’s channel and sales teams; providing partner and customer training; and establishing long-term strategic relationships within the BPIC and SOA industries. Prior to joining Evans Resource Group, Ms. Valdez served in a number of executive sales and business development roles with Cisco Systems, AT&T, Honeywell, and Citigroup, consistently delivering double-digit sales growth and annual sales revenues of $100-$500 million U.S, in key markets throughout North America. Ms. Valdez holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Westmont College with additional studies at the State University of New York (SUNY) and the University of Arizona.