Jeff Evans
Award-winning Producer | Author | Storyteller
Some of life’s most powerful lessons come from the stories we never expected to live.
For nearly four decades, I’ve worked at the intersection of politics, media, and storytelling. Along the way, extraordinary experiences—from political campaigns and international ministry to personal setbacks and reinvention — have shaped how I understand leadership, influence, and the stories that move people.
Today, I bring those experiences to the page and the stage, exploring how stories shape what we believe, the decisions we make, and the lives we lead.
Author of Storytelling for Leadership & Influence
and creator of the children’s book series, Bella & Mandy’s RV Adventures
WHO IS JEFF EVANS?
Producer. Author. Storyteller.
Jeff Evans has spent nearly four decades working in political campaigns, advertising, and media production. As the founder of his own creative business, he’s built a career around a deceptively simple idea: the way a story is told can change how people understand a moment — and what they choose to do next.
But his fascination with storytelling began long before his professional career.
At thirteen, Jeff found himself floor-directing a live television program, learning firsthand how timing, precision, and a few misunderstood words could change everything. It was an early glimpse into something he would encounter again and again throughout his life: the power of communication, the consequences of confusion, and the stories that shape our understanding of the world.
Jeff’s life has taken him into extraordinary moments — some planned, others unexpected, and many that revealed something lasting about leadership, influence, and the human story:
- Onto the White House lawn as a President departed for Camp David aboard Marine One
- Aboard a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook during military training at Fort Irwin
- Behind the wheel in a presidential motorcade, where one misunderstood instruction could change everything
- Into Hong Kong in the years before its historic handover to China
- Across Asia and Africa on international media production assignments
- Inside the Pentagon for briefings on matters of global security
Along the way, Jeff has met and interacted with three U.S. Presidents and remarkable figures such as Rosa Parks and Mother Teresa—encounters that offered unforgettable glimpses into the many ways people exercise influence.
But these experiences aren’t trophies or résumé highlights. They’re stories about the unexpected moments that reveal character, test conviction, challenge assumptions, and change how we see the world.
Because leadership isn’t always announced. Influence isn’t always loud. And sometimes, the most important story is the one we never expected to live.
MINISTRY ROOTS & A HEART FOR SERVICE
Beyond his professional career, faith and service have been important parts of Jeff’s life.
His involvement in Christian ministry and community organizations has included:
- Producing and directing a nationally broadcast weekly television program for Christ for all Nations
- Providing premarital counseling to couples preparing for marriage
- Directing and coaching youth basketball through Upward Basketball
- Serving on the board of Heart for Asia, supporting international relief efforts
- Serving on the board of Home for Good, an adoption ministry
These experiences brought Jeff alongside people from different backgrounds, facing different challenges, and united by a desire to make a difference.
They also reinforced something he has come to believe deeply: lasting influence isn’t measured by prominence or applause, but by the conviction behind our actions, the humility with which we serve, and the lives we touch along the way.
AWARD-WINNING STORYTELLER
Jeff’s career has been shaped by a commitment to craft — building messages, producing media, and telling stories that hold up under scrutiny.
His work has received recognition including:
- 23 Pollie Awards
- An ADDY Award
- 4 Telly Awards
- Additional honors across political, nonprofit, and media work
As a screenwriter, Jeff’s work has also received recognition:
- The Midnight Train — Gold Prize, PAGE International Screenwriting Awards
- Traveling Light — Second Runner-Up, Kairos Prize for Spiritually Uplifting Screenplays
- The King Affair — Finalist, Kairos Prize
For Jeff, storytelling isn’t decoration. It’s structure. It’s meaning. It’s the discipline leaders use to help people understand what’s true, what matters, and what comes next.
Explore screenplays written by award-winning storyteller Jeff Evans.
THE BOOK
STORYTELLING FOR LEADERSHIP & INFLUENCE
How Leaders Frame Meaning, Shape the Moment, and Rebuild When the Story Breaks
Leadership isn’t only strategy and decision-making. It’s also the story people believe they’re living inside.
What happens when that story changes? When the meaning of a moment is misunderstood? When the story a leader tells no longer matches the reality others experience?
Drawing on remarkable true stories from political campaigns, international ministry, media production, personal failure, and reinvention, Jeff explores how narratives shape our understanding of the world, influence decisions, unite people around a common purpose — and sometimes drive them apart.
From a presidential motorcade to political battles, unexpected setbacks, and moments of profound personal discovery, Storytelling for Leadership & Influence reveals how the stories we tell, the stories we believe, and the stories we live can change everything.
More than a book about communication, it’s an exploration of leadership, influence, and the power of story to shape our lives.
The book also provides the foundation for Jeff’s speaking presentations on storytelling, leadership, and influence.
KEYNOTE SPEAKING
Extraordinary stories. Unexpected lessons. Lasting impact.
From presidential motorcades and political campaigns to international ministry and moments of personal reinvention, Jeff Evans brings audiences into remarkable real-life experiences that reveal the power of storytelling, leadership, and influence.
His presentations blend engaging stories, humor, personal insight, and thought-provoking lessons that audiences can carry into their own lives and work.
STORYTELLING FOR LEADERSHIP & INFLUENCE
How Leaders Frame Meaning, Shape the Moment, and Rebuild When the Story Breaks
Every leader operates within a story. But what happens when that story is misunderstood, challenged, or no longer matches reality?
Drawing from his book and decades of experience, Jeff explores how stories shape perception, influence decisions, unite people around a shared purpose, and sometimes drive them apart.
Ideal for: Business conferences, leadership events, professional associations, nonprofits, and civic organizations.
QUIET POWER
How Humility, Conviction, and Sacrifice Move the World
Some of the most powerful examples of leadership come not from those who command the spotlight, but from those whose humility, conviction, and willingness to sacrifice leave a lasting mark on the world.
Through personal encounters and extraordinary stories, Jeff explores the often-overlooked qualities that give leadership its deepest meaning.
Ideal for: Churches, ministries, faith-based conferences, and leadership retreats.
Each presentation can be tailored to the audience, occasion, and event theme.
TRAVEL & PERSONAL LIFE
Jeff and his wife, Cathy, spent seven years exploring America in their motorhome, discovering extraordinary places, meeting remarkable people, and collecting stories along the way.
Those adventures inspired Jeff to create Bella & Mandy’s RV Adventures, a children’s picture book series following two lovable dogs as they discover the world around them. Through humor, friendship, and curiosity, the stories introduce young readers to the wonder of exploration and the courage to try something new.
For Jeff, whether writing for executives or young readers, storytelling begins with the same belief: a great story can change how we see the world.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Jeff Evans?
Jeff Evans is an award-winning producer, author, and storyteller with nearly four decades of experience in political campaigns, advertising, and media production. He is the president of JC Evans, Inc., author of Storytelling for Leadership & Influence, and creator of the children’s book series Bella & Mandy’s RV Adventures.
What does Jeff Evans do?
Jeff is a political consultant, media producer, author, and speaker. Since 1988, he has operated his own advertising and media production business, specializing in political campaigns, creative strategy, and visual storytelling. His work also includes screenwriting, books, and presentations exploring leadership and influence.
Is Jeff Evans the television personality?
No. This Jeff Evans is a Florida-based producer, author, and political consultant. He is not the television personality or other public figures who share his name.
What is Jeff Evans known for?
Jeff is known for his work in political advertising and media production, recognized with 23 Pollie Awards, four Telly Awards, and an ADDY Award. His screenwriting has also received recognition, including the PAGE International Screenwriting Awards Gold Prize for The Midnight Train.
He is the author of Storytelling for Leadership & Influence and the creator of Bella & Mandy’s RV Adventures.
What is Storytelling for Leadership & Influence about?
Through remarkable true stories from politics, international ministry, media, personal failure, and reinvention, Jeff explores how leaders frame meaning, how stories influence decisions and outcomes, and what happens when the stories people tell no longer match the reality they live.
Does Jeff Evans offer keynote presentations?
Jeff offers speaking presentations on storytelling, leadership, and influence. His featured presentations include Storytelling for Leadership & Influence and Quiet Power: How Humility, Conviction, and Sacrifice Move the World. Presentations can be tailored for business, nonprofit, civic, and faith-based audiences.
Does Jeff Evans write children’s books?
Yes. Jeff created Bella & Mandy’s RV Adventures, a children’s picture book series inspired by seven years traveling across America in an RV with his wife and their dogs. The series follows Bella and Mandy as they explore new places and discover the wonders of adventure, friendship, and the world around them.