meet our team:

Brian Samuels

Brian is a former CPA and an attorney whose primary foci include overseeing and managing Evolution’s Home/Lifestyle side of the business, and the day to day management of the company (i.e., the bottom line).  Originally from Chicago, Brian built his career primarily in New York representing athletes, but now works out of our Sherman Oaks office, and he returns to New York almost never (unless Pearl Jam is performing, and even then, likely not).

Ben Litvin

Denver native Ben holds down the fort in the Rocky Mountain region and is primarily focused on working with our legendary Hall of Fame clients.  He also plays a big role on the TV Production side tapping into his incredibly cavernous list of contacts.

Tom Yaps

Based out of the Brooklyn office, Tom heads up the action sports division for Evolution. In that role, he has many responsibilities, including securing endorsements, running clients' signature events, and producing their various film projects. 

ASHLEY McCLURE

Ashley works with our Home/Lifestyle clients and focuses on the brands they partner with and represent. She studied communications and advertising and uses those skills combined with her love for interior design to work with our clients. Ashley is currently living in Chicago, with her golden retriever named Rizzo. 

Ryan Runke

Runke has been an influential part of the action sports landscape for more than 16 years. He has worked with and managed the careers of some of the most globally recognizable and influential athletes and personalities in the modern action sports landscape. Runke’s focus is in client representation, partnership development, contract negotiations, and guiding client brand development as well as working in the production field on key projects focused around his clients' content needs.

TOM CURRAN

Tom is a former professional skateboarder with 20+ years of action sports industry knowledge and relationships. He is a leader in sports marketing, athlete management, content creation and lifestyle marketing. Tom has worked with some of the best brands and athletes which has given him extensive industry experience and a unique ability to expand on opportunities for athletes.