Evan Evans

Evan Evans knows how to bring hotels to life. As Vice President of Operations for HRI Hospitality, he oversees a mix of Marriott, Hyatt, and Hilton properties, making sure each one delivers both performance and memorable guest experiences. Since joining HRI in 2017 to open the Aloft Philadelphia Downtown, Evan has led new builds, historic redevelopments, and seamless hotel transitions—and has been recognized with industry honors including Marriott’s Best New Hotel, Best Design and GM of the Year, as well as a Historic Preservation award from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. With more than a dozen successful openings under his belt and a career that spans restaurants, hotels, and attractions across the country, Evan blends creativity with operational discipline to keep HRI’s portfolio running at its best. He is a graduate of the University of South Florida with a degree in Finance.