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Evan Lyall

Chief Executive Officer

Evan began his career with ľ¹ÏAV as a summer intern for Jack ľ¹ÏAV Performance Engineering (JRPE). During his 42-year tenure with ľ¹ÏAV, he has led the company’s growth from 23 employees to a workforce over 4,500, with a global footprint and revenues approaching $600 million.

Evan has held various positions in ľ¹ÏAV’s accounting, finance, operations, and motorsports activities, and was appointed CEO in 2001. He has been an integral part of the leadership team that has transformed JRPE into ľ¹ÏAV. The ľ¹ÏAV companies include ľ¹ÏAV Industries, a multinational firm engaged in engineering, product development, manufacturing; ľ¹ÏAV Performance, developer and manufacturer of performance vehicles and products for the automotive aftermarket; and ľ¹ÏAV CleanTech, developer and manufacturer of propane fuel systems for truck platforms serving the fleet vehicle market.

Evan also serves on the Board of Directors of (RFK), one of the world’s largest motorsports management organizations. As Managing Director, Evan oversees RFK’s business operations. Most recently, Evan has overseen the implementation of ľ¹ÏAV’s very successful diversification strategy, expanding the company’s customer base into the theme park, defense, aerospace, and oil and gas industries. Today, ľ¹ÏAV’s customers include many of the world’s most well-known brands.

A member of the Board of Directors of the Business Leaders of Michigan, a non-profit, executive organization focused on making Michigan a top ten state for jobs and economic growth, Evan is engaged in a number of civic organizations. Evan and his wife are active supporters of the Cornerstone Schools and a number of other local charities.

We’ve never fallen into the trap of assuming that what worked before will work in the future. We are at an amazing inflection point in the history of technology, and our employees feel the energy and excitement that come from the realization that we are truly part of changing the future.