Joe A. Evans Jr. - Trustee (District 1)

Joe A. Evans Jr. currently serves as Trustee for District 1 on the Beaumont ISD Board of Trustees. First elected in May 2021, he was re-elected unopposed in May 2025. A respected business professional and dedicated community servant, Mr. Evans is known for his strong commitment to education, public health, and youth advocacy across Southeast Texas.

Mr. Evans earned a Bachelor of Science degree in History-Education from Florida A&M University in 2001 and a Master’s in Public Health from Lamar University in 2021. Since relocating to Beaumont in 2006, he has built deep community roots, opening a small business and dedicating himself to service-based leadership throughout the region.

He joined Beaumont Occupational Services in 2008 and rose to the role of General Manager by 2012. Alongside his professional responsibilities, Mr. Evans has served in leadership roles for numerous nonprofit and civic organizations. His service includes the Board of Directors for Garth House Mickey Mehaffy Children’s Advocacy Program, Inc., the Fellowship of Christian Athletes of Southeast Texas, and Habitat for Humanity of Jefferson County, where he currently serves as Board President.

In 2018, he was appointed by Governor Greg Abbott to the Texas Council on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders. He also serves on the Southeast Texas Regional Council on Aging and Disabilities and the Advisory Council for the Golden Triangle Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP).

Deeply committed to empowering youth, Mr. Evans is a mentor with the Inspire, Encourage, Achieve (IEA) Program and a Partner Advocate with Men of CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children). He also serves as Student Minister at Woodland Baptist Church, a role he began in 2019.

Mr. Evans is widely recognized for his passion, integrity, and leadership. As a trustee, he remains focused on creating equitable, high-quality educational opportunities for all students in Beaumont ISD and strengthening the partnerships between schools and the communities they serve.