Evans focuses his practice on state and local government affairs; legislative, budgetary, and regulatory strategy; and economic development efforts on behalf of businesses, local governments, regional organizations, and other clients.

Evans expands the firm's government affairs and economic development capabilities to the Hampton Roads metropolitan region, a significant driver of Virginia's economy. His state government experience and knowledge stretches across Virginia.

Professional and Community Involvement


  • Member, University of Virginia Board of Visitors (2018-2022, 2026)

  • Chairman, Governor Abigail Spanberger Inauguration Committee

  • Member, Attorney General Jay Jones Transition Committee

  • Member, Darden School of Business Foundation Board of Trustees

  • Former member, UVA Health System Board of Directors

  • Former president, Virginia Association of Locally Elected Constitutional Officers

  • Former member, Virginia College Building Authority

  • Past president, Tidewater Region of the Commissioner of the Revenue Association of Virginia


Rankings and Recognition

  • Hampton Roads “Top Forty under 40,” Inside Business, 2011


Professional Experience

  • Director of government relations, Hunton Andrews Kurth, 2021-2025

  • Commissioner of the revenue, City of Norfolk, VA, 2014-2021


Education

  • University of Virginia Darden School of Business, M.B.A., 2017

  • Old Dominion University, M.P.A., 2004

  • College of William & Mary, B.A., 2002


Certifications and Memberships

  • Licensed insurance broker, specializing in maritime and transportation business clients

News

06.16.2026

Troutman Strategies’ Pro Bono Work Helps Secure…

ATLANTA – Troutman Strategies Manager Nicole Goshorn partnered with Just Bee, an organization working to make the world autism-friendly, and Connor…

04.20.2026

Troutman Strategies Earns Standout Firm Recognition on…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Troutman Strategies has been named to Bloomberg Government’s 2026 Top Lobbying Firms list, earning a coveted “standout…

03.24.2026

Troutman Strategies’ Crystal Brown Elected Vice Chair…

Houston, Texas – Troutman Strategies is pleased to announce that Crystal Brown, attorney and public policy advisor with Troutman Strategies, has…

03.10.2026

Troutman Strategies and RISE Expand Government Affairs…

Washington, D.C. and Atlanta – March 2026 – Troutman Strategies (Strategies) and Troutman Pepper Locke’s Regulatory Investigations, Strategy + Enforcement…

01.27.2026

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger Appoints Troutman Strategies’…

VIRGINIA BEACH – Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger has appointed Evans Poston, director of federal and state affairs at Troutman Strategies,…

12.17.2025

The Hill Honors Troutman Strategies’ Lindsay Austin, Jason…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Troutman Strategies’ Lindsay Austin, Jason Zanetti, and Tom Tilton have been named to The Hill‘s Top Lobbyists…