D. Christopher Evans is an American law enforcement officer who served as the acting Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration from January to June 2021.

 Chris Evans
Acting Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration
In office
January 20, 2021 – June 28, 2021
PresidentJoe Biden
DeputyPreston Grubbs
Preceded byTimothy Shea (Acting)
Succeeded byAnne Milgram
Personal details
EducationRutgers University (BA, MA)

Early life and education edit

Evans is a graduate of Rutgers University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in urban studies and a Master of Arts in political science.[1]

Career edit

Evans began his law enforcement career with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in 1992.[2]

Evans previously served as chief of operations and assistant administrator of the DEA's Operations Division, as well as chief of the DEA's Special Operations Division.[3]

References edit

  1. ^ "The People at DEA | Get Smart About Drugs". www.getsmartaboutdrugs.gov.
  2. ^ Evans, D. Christopher. "The DEA goes beyond drug busts, they work to prevent kids from using". The Courier-Journal.
  3. ^ "FIRST BLACK TO LEAD U.S. ANTI-DRUG EFFORTS". Retrieved May 21, 2021.