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The Chris Evans Foundation aims to educate individuals in best practices in Detailing, Vehicle Appearance Improvements, and Safety on the job site, with a focus on at-risk youth and returning citizens in Chicago’s South and West sides.

Our foundation prepares them for entry-level employment or the opportunity to become entrepreneurs while addressing the understaffed and rapidly growing $14 billion detailing industry.

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  • Equipping individuals with the necessary skills
  • Enhance their communities
  • Making a lasting impact on the lives of at-risk youth

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Detailers of The Round Table
  • 04/10/2023 12:00 am
in OCT. 4-11 Frontline Training Marine Certification / “Included in 3day Event”/ $500 Members / $750 Non Members
Cruise in Style: Unveiling the Latest Trends in Vehicle Appearance Upgrades
  • 21/09/2023 3:30 pm
  • Public Park, Chicago
Discover the cutting-edge trends in vehicle appearance upgrades and cruise in style like never before.
The Art of Automotive Aesthetics: Transforming Your Vehicle’s Look
  • 01/09/2023 10:30 am
  • Public Park, Chicago
Unlock the art of automotive aesthetics and elevate your vehicle’s appearance with stunning transformations.
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Lorenzo Louden
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Christopher Evans Publishes the

Christopher Evans, CD-SV-RT, released the Detailers Little Black Book- Detailers Dictionary vol. 2 The Industry

Chris Evans Foundation May 16, 2023

Vehicle Appearance Network

This is a Detailers Booking site founded by Chris, to promote the services of new and established Detailers nationwide.
Lorenzo Louden was born in Little Rock Arkansas but grew up on the west side of Chicago, Illinois. He was raised in the foster care system until he was 14yrs old. Lorenzo grew up on the streets and endured a lot of hardship as a young teenager. As an adult, he believed that his past did not have to dictate his future, so he strived to be the best he could be. During a 17-year stay, courtesy of the Illinois prison system, he gained 4 degrees, including a bachelor’s degree in business. In 2005 Lorenzo started a non-profit organization called Tower of Refuge, dedicated to aiding, and assisting returning citizens. For the 10 years following, he and his team worked diligently to ensure that these individuals had the services and support they needed to make a smooth transition back to society. The organization had a 96% success rating over that 10-year period. Lorenzo, a noted motivational speaker, that had positively influenced the lives of hundreds of detainees, is also the published author of “A Soldier’s Redemption”, an autobiographical account of his life as a gangster. With a string of hugely successful entrepreneurial ventures in his wake, Lorenzo is currently the owner and CEO of Illini Construction & Waterproofing LLC and will provide governance and oversight to the Foundation as Chairman of the Board. Until Chris Evans passed away, Lorenzo was his highly respected, long-standing friend and mentor.
Robert (Bob) Wrasman, a forty-year veteran of the Detailing Industry, will serve as Senior Training Instructor & Industry Tech Support for the Foundation. Bob has many years of extensive hands-on knowledge in Detailing, expertise with both hard & soft paints and Bodyshop work. His many years in detailing product sales, provided him with extensive brand knowledge. His expertise and accomplishments have allowed him to work on some of the world’s most expensive quality cars and museum collections. Bob has been a member of the IDA (the International Detailing Association), for 9 years, achieving the status of industry Recognized Trainer. For years, Bob was an influential part of the Clark County D.A.R.E. Release Program. This program allowed detainees to learn and work in the detailing industry, servicing the county’s fleet, on a day-by-day basis in exchange for time being commuted off their sentence. This hugely successful program, not only taught inmates a new employable skill, but reduced their sentences saving tax-payer dollars, and significantly increased the value of fleet vehicles going to auction. Bob, a dedicated husband, and family man, widely known across the Detailing industry, serving as a friend and mentor to many, and father figure to a select few, will be a valued addition to Foundation operations.
Jacqueline Hawkins-Evans, former business partner and widow to the late Chris Evans, born, raised, and educated in London, England, will serve as Chief Executive Officer of the Chris Evans Foundation. She is a former law student, that holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Management and looks forward to completing her MBA. Over the past 25 years she has worked in multiple business sectors from health management, to finance, hospitality to non-profit. During her career, Jacqueline has served as a Business Consultant, a Workforce Development Chief Program Officer, and Grant Specialist for the State. Establishing the foundation and advancing its mission reflects the culmination of Chris’ life’s work and goals, a true labor of love.
Tamela Hughes will serve the Foundation as its Program Director. Tamela has an Associates and bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, supported by 10 years’ experience in Security Management, and over 8 years in Workforce Development. Her extensive experience in the non-profit arena has allowed her to work with all segments of the population, including Re-Entry, Youth, Veteran, and the public. During her career, Tamela has assisted hundreds of individuals obtain industry recognized trainings and credentials that led to employment. Her specialty as a Life-skills Coach, and Intro to Computer Skills Instructor placed her in high demand amongst her peers. Tamela has coordinated exit programs for detainees that included Job Readiness Coaching, Financial Literacy, Social & Emotional Learning, and Social Service supports. Her passion for addressing the needs of the underserved, prompted her to establish a non-profit organization called AKCOI (Ascending Knowledge Community Outreach International), that has committed to work in partnership in advancing the Mission of the Chris Evans Foundation.