Dewey Evans

Dewey Evans is a Vice President at Site Selection Group, where he leads corporate site selection projects and economic development consulting efforts. His primary responsibilities include conducting site and infrastructure assessments, performing GIS analyses, and evaluating real estate markets. Dewey’s expertise in these areas allows him to guide clients through complex decisions regarding optimal site selection and development opportunities.

Before joining Site Selection Group, Dewey launched his career in site selection at Quest Site Solutions (formerly McCallum Sweeney Consulting). Before that, he worked in community and economic development as a program manager for Ten at the Top, a regional strategic planning organization in Upstate South Carolina. In this role, he focused on fostering economic vitality, sustainable growth, and community vibrancy across a ten-county region by engaging key stakeholders and leading regional initiatives. These experiences provided Dewey with a strong foundation in strategic planning and economic development, which he applies to his current role.

With approximately seven years of experience in the field, Dewey specializes in site selection for manufacturing and distribution sectors, with a particular interest in industries that produce consumer goods such as food, beverage, and other products commonly found on store shelves. He has worked with clients including Milo’s Tea, Believer Meats, Canadian Solar, Revalyu, the South Carolina Department of Commerce, the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina, and Duke Energy.

Dewey is particularly excited about the current post-COVID-19 industrial boom, which has resulted in a shortage of qualified industrial sites across the U.S. He views this as an exciting challenge and an opportunity to identify optimal solutions for clients, such as off-market sites or underutilized geographies. His ability to build strong relationships with clients is a key asset, as he values the personal connections that allow for seamless collaboration and problem-solving.

Eager to continue refining his skills, Dewey is focused on improving his site identification abilities, particularly in discovering off-market opportunities to help clients navigate the evolving industrial landscape.

Dewey holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Appalachian State University, where he majored in General Management and minored in Supply Chain Management. He also holds a "Basic Economic Development" certification from the UNC School of Government and has been recognized with multiple awards, including being named "South Carolina Port Ambassador" by the South Carolina Ports Authority in May 2023 and "Best & Brightest 35 and Under" by Greenville Business Magazine in September 2020. Dewey is proficient in GIS software, which he leverages to provide precise, data-driven insights for clients.

Outside of work, Dewey enjoys reading, hiking, spending time with his wife Lindsey and their three daughters—Anna, Eliza, and Rebekah—and participating in fantasy baseball. He is also active in his church. A fun fact about Dewey is that he was named after his great-grandfather.