Don Evans | |
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| 34th United States Secretary of Commerce | |
| In office January 20, 2001 – February 7, 2005 | |
| President | George W. Bush |
| Preceded by | Norman Mineta |
| Succeeded by | Carlos Gutierrez |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Donald Louis Evans July 27, 1946 Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | University of Texas, Austin (BS, MBA) |
Donald Louis Evans (born July 27, 1946) is an American businessman. He was the 34th U.S. Secretary of Commerce. He was appointed by his longtime friend George W. Bush and sworn into office on January 20, 2001. On November 9, 2004, the White House announced that Evans intended to resign by the end of January 2005.
Evans was chosen to be the Non-Executive Chairman of TXU Energy, following the completion of its acquisition by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts and TPG Capital.