Joan Evans

Joan Evans joined the PFM Asset Management Cheyenne, Wyoming office in February 2020. The firm is engaged as the distribution agent for the Wyoming Government Investment Fund and Joan works with eligible Wyoming political entities to promote participation in the Wyoming Government Investment Fund. In addtion, Joan is responsible for assisting clients with developing and implementing investment strategies, reviewing performance, updating policies, and marketing the firm's products to prospects in Wyoming and Colorado.

Joan previously served as Vice President of Wyoming Public Finance with George K. Baum & Company since 2015 and most recently in the Stifel Wyoming Office. Prior to her work in Wyoming Public Finance, she served as the director of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services from 2007 to July, 2015. As head of Workforce Services, she steered the department in developing a demand-driven workforce, responsive to private-sector worker and employer needs. Before serving as the Director of Wyoming Department of Workforce Services, Joan worked in higher education and school finance.

In 2011, Joan was selected for the prestigious Toll Fellowship Program by the Council of State Governments. She is a member of the University of Wyoming College of Business Advisory Board, Wyoming Business Alliance Steering Committee and has served as an Assistant Lecturer for the University of Wyoming College of Business. In 2014, Joan was selected as the Distinguished Alumni for the University of Wyoming College of Education.