ABOUT ME

​Evan and his wife, Kristen, fell in love with Palm Desert and all of the amenities the city has to offer. They recognized that the quality of life and the safety of the area would be ideal for raising their family. They moved here 32 years ago from New Jersey and their passion for Palm Desert has not waned. They emphatically embrace the area – the beauty and climate of the Coachella Valley along with the incredible mountain views.

 

Evan and Kristen have three children – two are current students at UC Santa Barbara and his oldest is embarking on an AV career in Santa Barbara as well. Evan is the owner of Big Wheel Tours in Palm Desert and Kristen is an elementary school teacher for DSUSD.

Evan’s been cycling ever since receiving his first tricycle, and often combines cycling with travel through the Mountain West and beyond.  His passion fueled a business that links his love for biking, hiking, and travel with Palm Desert’s climate, environment, and tourism. Big Wheel Tours also brings Evan in frequent contact with visitors from around the world, which, for him, adds an extra dimension to Palm Desert’s special quality of life. Today, Big Wheel Tours employs 14 people and showcases our beautiful desert to more than 10,000 visitors per year.

​As a small business owner, Evan is active in the Palm Desert and Coachella Valley business communities. He serves on the board of Visit Greater Palm Springs and belongs to the Palm Desert Area Chamber of Commerce.

Evan believes quality of life is the key to Palm Desert’s appeal as a place to live and work.  Among his many proud accomplishments during his first term on City Council he was responsible for restoring Public Safety staffing to pre Covid levels, enhancing library services, and adding a procurement section to each Council agenda to ensure government spending is transparent and available in real time.  Evan aims to seek approaches that enhance the economic resilience and strength of Palm Desert. It’s his home.