David Evans, BYU–Hawaii alumnus and owner of Evans Construction, was recently selected as Pacific Business News 2009 Forty under 40.
Nominees for the award must be under 40 and are "recognized industry leaders with a consistent take-charge attitude who show a high degree of business acumen and sharp business-like approaches to efficiency and change." They are also committed to their community and demonstrate respect for their colleagues.
Richie Norton, friend and financial advisor of Evans said, "He is selfless and actively fulfilling his vision to serve and improve the community, create jobs and increase the quality of life in Hawaii. He is a forward-thinking young leader and is fulfilling the hopes and promises we've all wanted in young leaders."
Evans Construction has built and remodeled several homes on Oahu and several on the North Shore and even the community of Laie. Aside from running a successful business and giving back to the community, Evans is a husband and father of five children.
One of the selected forty will be named the PBN Young Business Leader of the Year and one the Bank of Hawaii Young Community Leader of the Year.
The selected forty will be recognized on Thursday, June 25, at the Hawaii Convention Center.