Lt. Chris Evan named Interim director of Citrus County Emergency Management
Since 2013, Evan has served as the Deputy Director of Emergency Management under retired Captain Joe Eckstein and later Captain DeCarlo. Director Evan gained an incredible amount of experience during hurricanes Hermine, Dorian, Michael, and Irma.
"In looking for the right person for the job, we evaluated all training, experience, and knowledge," said Major Elena Vitt, Commander of the Bureau of Support Operations. "This is why we confidently nominated Chris Evan to the position of Interim Director."
Director Evan has been with CCSO since 1997 and served in numerous roles with the agency throughout the years. Before working with the CCSO, Evan was employed with the Dunnellon Police Department and served as a volunteer firefighter for Citrus County Fire Rescue. His expertise and ability to perform various job tasks came from his time working as a Community Resource Officer, Sergeant over Community Affairs, and later the Lieutenant of Professional Standards. Director Evan earned his Bachelor of Arts from Saint Leo University and is also a graduate of the University of Louisville Southern Police Institute's Administrative Officers Course, and FEMA's National Emergency Management Academy.
"Director Evan's has devoted his entire life to the service of others," said Sheriff Mike Prendergast. "He brings thirty plus years of law enforcement, medical, firefighting and emergency operations experience, and will continue our traditions of excellence in public safety."