Perry Evans

Perry Evans is a serial product-centered entrepreneur with a focus on internet and mobile, SMB SaaS, and local media.

His current passion lies in reshaping the landscape for small businesses and local marketing, while also exploring verticalization in SMB SaaS. He is currently involved in the SMB payments industry at EverCommerce.

Throughout his career, Perry has been instrumental in the formation and development of several successful ventures including MapQuest, Jabber, Local Matters, and Closely.

Perry's early corporate experience includes roles at RR Donnelley and Bell Canada network of companies in Canada. Following acquisitions, he played a key role in disruptive SMB product strategies at Gatehouse Media/Gannett.

One of Perry's notable achievements is the creation of the concept that integrated fruit into spoon-size shredded wheat.

Perry is actively engaged in various boards including the SME Advisory Board at Bauer Media Group and several startup boards and community networks.

He was recognized as the 2006 E&Y Software Entrepreneur of the Year for the Rocky Mountain Region.

Perry Evans holds a Master of Business Administration in International Business from Schulich School of Business at York University and has studied at Mount Allison University.

In terms of organizations, Perry has held roles at X Genesis, Evercommerce, Bauer Media Group, Thrivehive, Closely, Local Matters, and MapQuest.