Evan is an aeronautical astronautical engineering major from Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. Originally from Medina, Minnesota, he has performed with several drum corps. As a mellophone player, he was a part of Jersey Surf in 2022 and The Cadets in 2023. Most recently, he spent the last three weeks of the 2026 season at River City Rhythm playing trumpet. He is also a member of the Purdue All-American Marching Band where he continues his passion for the marching arts.