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2026 Forty Under 40: MICHAEL EVANS
DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE | HAMPTON ROADS ALLIANCE | NORFOLK
Virginia Business //April 28, 2026//
2026 Forty Under 40: MICHAEL EVANS
DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE | HAMPTON ROADS ALLIANCE | NORFOLK
Virginia Business //April 28, 2026//
Evans first joined the Hampton Roads Alliance economic development organization in 2023. Since then, he says, he has taken its business intelligence and real estate solutions division from a reactive, internally focused research function to a trusted advisory and decision-support platform. Evans has also supported Alliance projects that brought approximately $1.7 billion and more than 2,000 jobs to Hampton Roads and served as primary author of the 2025 GO Virginia Region 5 Growth and Diversification Plan.
HOW I STAND OUT: What sets me apart is my ability to translate complex data into decision-ready strategy that drives measurable outcomes and strengthens regional collaboration.
SOMETHING SURPRISING ABOUT ME: Most people are surprised to learn that I am a CrossFit coach who regularly coaches others and competes in local competitions. I’m also National Academy of Sports Medicine-certified in behavior change, and I genuinely love helping people go from “I can’t” to “I just did.”
