As managing member for Guaranty Solutions, LLC (guaranty-solutions.com), Mr. Evans is responsible for the company’s overall strategic direction, investment policy and operations. Guaranty Solutions, LLC is a private equity information firm and premier asset recovery agency based in the greater Phoenix area. Mr. Evans also owns Universal Equity Group, a private equity firm focused on distressed debt and real estate investment opportunities in the western United States. In 2009, Universal Equity Group participated in real estate/debt related investments with unpaid principal note balances in excess of $1.9 billion dollars. One transaction receiving national attention involved one of Arizona’s largest private lenders. In June 2009, Universal Equity Group provided the exit financing for Mortgages Limited, enabling the firm to emerge from the largest bankruptcy in Arizona’s history. Mr. Evans has over 28 years experience in real estate and financial advisory services as well as investment and portfolio management. Mr. Evans began his career with the global public accounting firm PriceWaterhouseCoopers, LLC (formerly Coopers & Lybrand, LLP) performing audits of publicly traded companies. Mr. Evans is a licensed Certified Public Accountant and a licensed real estate broker in Arizona. Mr. Evans is a board member and former President for the Turnaround Management Association, Phoenix chapter, an international non-profit association dedicated to corporate renewal and turnaround management. Mr. Evans sits on the advisory board for Gainey Business Bank and has been quoted in a number of publications as well as a lecturer for programs on various real estate topics.Mr. Evans formed two foundations: The Coach Jesse Parker Legacy Foundation and AZM2M Foundation. He earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Accountancy from Arizona State University Honors College.