Alan Vaught is retiring.

The co-founder and president of Garden Grove, California-based supplier and HPG subsidiary Evans Manufacturing, announced that he is stepping down, effective June 30.

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Evans was founded in 1983 as an injection molding company with a focus on retail markets. In the company’s early days, Vaught would sleep on the factory floor to make sure the injection-molding machines ran through the night. He and Evans have come a long way. In 1992 it moved into promotional products.

  • Evans operates in many categories, including healthcare, household, office, drinkware, pet, writing instruments, travel, auto, golf, outdoor, tech, spirit, school and more.
  • It added a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Nogales, Mexico in 2008.
  • Evans was named to PPAI Magazine’s Greatest Companies To Work For list as recently as 2021.

The company was acquired by HPG in December 2022. As part of the transaction, Vaught continued to lead Evans as division president.

"It has been an incredible journey working with the talented individuals at Evans Manufacturing,” Vaught says. “I am immensely proud of what we have accomplished together, and I am confident that the company will continue to thrive and flourish in the years to come as part of the HPG family."

What’s Next

Vaught leaves an indelible mark on the company he co-founded. Credited with being an inspiring mentor and role model for numerous colleagues throughout his career, he is applauded for his willingness to share knowledge, provide guidance, and nurture talent.

After retiring, Vaught plans to focus on personal interests such as sailing and spending quality time with his loved ones.

“The HPG team wishes Alan a fulfilling and joyous retirement and expresses deep appreciation for his unwavering dedication and remarkable achievements during his tenure,” says Chris Anderson, CEO of HPG. “Evans and HPG remain committed to upholding the legacy Alan leaves behind, as it continues to deliver high-quality products and frictionless services to its valued customers. That said, Alan remains a significant HPG shareholder, and a trusted advisor to the company, and to myself.”