Zach Evans

XSOLIS & Trend Micro Case Study – AWS

Zach Evans — Tue, 21 Sep 2021 20:57:10 +0000

I am thrilled that XSOLIS is featured in this case study with Trend Micro that was recently published by AWS. I am also humbled to get to lead such a great team doing such fantastic work that is impacting healthcare in profound ways. You can read the entire case study here.

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When Being Nice Hurts

Zach Evans — Wed, 05 May 2021 13:15:30 +0000

I live in the south where being nice is often an art form that is highly valued (See: “Bless your heart…”). From a very early age, kids are expected to “be nice” and “play nice”. We still hold doors open for strangers. Still say “hello” to nearly everyone we pass on the street. Still say […]

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Favorite Coach Sayings–Even If They’re Cliche

Zach Evans — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 15:59:40 +0000

There are only two things we control in sports and life: Our attitude and our effort. Bad players don’t take much seriously. Average players take games seriously. Good players take practice and games seriously. Great players take academics, nutrition, warm-ups, individual work, weight room, conditioning, file study, practice and games seriously. One season, week, day, […]

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Adoption Facts & Statistics

Zach Evans — Wed, 12 Sep 2018 14:57:46 +0000

Below you will find a list of web sites that offer facts and statics on adoption, both domestic and international. Adoption Network Child Welfare Information Gateway National Council for Adoption Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute Unicef U.S. Department of State Do you know of another resource that should be listed here? Please contact me to […]

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Where Opportunity Meets Mission

Zach Evans — Wed, 14 Sep 2016 19:52:24 +0000

I was recently asked by Faith Family Medical Center, a non-profit organization I am honored to serve as a Board Member, to head up their tri-annual strategic planning review process. Having been through this type of exercise many times before (both in the for- and non-profit worlds and as both a leader and participant), I […]

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Middle Tennessee Outlaws vs Grassland Rampage

Zach Evans — Fri, 15 Apr 2016 02:47:39 +0000

Score tied 4-4 in the bottom of the 4th inning. One out and Carter steps up to the plate:

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Rethinking Support

Zach Evans — Mon, 22 Feb 2016 14:00:18 +0000

When I took on TriStar Centennial Medical Center as their IT Director, I inherited a team of nearly 30 seasoned, dedicated team members that were good at their jobs. The knew the facilities (650+ beds spread out over multiple campuses) inside and out, had long-standing relationships with both staff and leadership, and were–generally speaking–well thought […]

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6 Things to Consider Before Joining a Non-Profit Board

Zach Evans — Mon, 25 Jan 2016 14:00:09 +0000

As careers progress and successes (hopefully) mount, you may be asked to consider serving on the Board of Directors of a non-profit organization. Before you follow the pleadings of your better angels and agree to serve, here are six things to consider: Organization Staff. Does the organization have a large staff? A small staff? No […]

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Master Closets

Zach Evans — Tue, 12 Jan 2016 23:32:47 +0000

Mandy and I are blessed to have his and hers walk-in closets in our master bedroom. They were outfitted with the standard wire shelving but were not optimized at all foe the space (Mandy’s closet, for example, had a large window in it eating up a large amount of wall space). So, as Mandy’s Christmas […]

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Governance, Change Control & Communication

Zach Evans — Tue, 01 Dec 2015 14:00:26 +0000

One of the first things I examine when I take on a new team are the existing processes (or lack thereof) that are used to manage their work. Some think that processes and governance are unnecessary bureaucracy that slow teams down and add little value. Most leaders, however, understand that they help drive efficiency, account for exceptions, […]

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