Douglas G. Evans graduated with a B.S. in Engineering Science with Honors in Bioengineering (1986) from Penn State, an M.S. in Electrical Engineering (1989) from the University of Pennsylvania, and a Masters of Business Management (1993) from Penn State.

For many years, Mr. Evans conducted research, product, and business development at GE Aerospace where he was a 1989 graduate of GE’s ABC Course and Edison Engineering Program. He is currently Chief Operating Officer for Kensey Nash Corporation, a medical device company that specializes in cardiology devices and biomaterials products. He holds 39 U.S. patents for medical devices used in interventional cardiology, orthopedic, spine, and surgical procedures. One such invention, the Angio-Seal Vascular Closure Device, has helped over seven million people to date. Medical Device and Diagnostics magazine selected Mr. Evans as one of the Medical Device Industry’s 100 most notable people in June 2004.


Mr. Evans serves as President of Penn State’s Schreyer Honors College Alumni Board, President of the Lionville YMCA Board of Directors, and Board member of the Kensey Nash Corporation. He is an active volunteer in the community and was a Recipient of the 2006 President's Volunteer Service Award for dedication to volunteer service and as recognition for serving the country with distinction helping to build a culture of citizenship, service, and responsibility. At the local YMCA, he continues to coach youth swimming programs.

Mr. Evans and his wife, Regina, reside in Downingtown, PA, with their three children: Carlyn, Rachel, and Cameron.

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