Jim Evans has developed a distinguished and enviable career as a Major League Umpire, internationally acclaimed instructor, and prolific author of educational materials. His resumé includes the following achievements:
• Bachelor of Science in Education, University of Texas
• Texas State Board of Education Teaching Certificate
• 32 Years Professional Umpiring Experience
• 28 Year Major League Veteran
• 19 Year American League Crew Chief
• 4 World Series
• 9 League Championship Series
• 3 All-Star Classics / Plate umpire 1989 and 1999
• Author of Official Baseball Rules Annotated
• Author of Professional Baseball Rules Index
• Author of Internationally Syndicated Diamond Challenge Educational Cartoon Strip
• Author of Numerous Instructional Articles and Training Publications
• Honored and Acclaimed Internationally for His Teaching Accomplishments
• Founder and Chief Instructor of Jim Evans Academy of Professional Umpiring
• Selected in 1996 to Teach the Four Umpire System to the Japanese Pacific League
• Former President of Major League Umpires' Association
• Recognized by Who's Who In America in 1996

Originally from Austin, Texas, Jim and his wife Duana now live in Castle Rock, Colorado.