MEET THE TEAM

Debra Jeffers-Evans has a love for the Construction and Restoration field. She attended the Executive Management Program for Design and Construction at the UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, as well as successfully passed the NASCLA qualifier exam for General Contractors. Debra is an astute businesswoman. She is the founder and president of Nehemiah USA, Inc., a Private Consulting and General Contracting Firm. Working alongside her Husband, Donald Evans, Sr. they have over 25 years of experience in the Construction/General Contracting Field.    

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A few of their joint business accolades are:

• NCDOT – BOWD HUB Contractor of the Year

• Hannah Keith Business/Entrepreneur of the year

• Benny Moore Unsung Heroes Businessman of the Year

• The AMC Church Bishop’s Business Award

Mrs. Evans is a native of Roxboro, NC, and a graduate of Person Sr. High School. While there, she excelled in academics and sports. She played softball, volleyball, and was a member of the marching band flag corps. She was an active member of many school organizations and clubs.

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Debra graduated from Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration, where she was consistently on the Dean’s list. Mrs. Evans was active in several clubs and outreach organizations throughout her college career.

Dedicated to academic achievement and the belief that children are our future, Mrs. Evans continued her education and received an Associates of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education. She completed her course work with a 4.0 GPA (Summa Cum Laude). She is also a member of Phi Theta Kappa and Gamma Beta Phi honor societies. Mrs. Evans also received an NC Early Educator Certification at Level 11. She utilized her educational expertise to help children with special needs and intellectual disabilities within the Wake County Public School System.

Debra is a lifetime member of the WSSU National Alumni Association, The National Association of University Women, and a generous philanthropist. Mrs. Evans supports many charitable organizations and encourages others to do the same. The following are a few of the organizations she supports.

• Community and Church; Feeding the Hungry, Clothing Closet, and Charitable Programs

• Bill and Carolyn Hayes Scholarship Endowment

• NC HBCU Living Legends Scholarship Gala

• Delta Sigma Theta Scholarship Gala

• National Association of University Women

• Various youth, high school, college, educational and athletic programs

• American Heart Association (www.heart.org)

• Alzheimer’s Research (www.brightfocus.org)

• Disabled veterans (www.DAV.org)

• Family Voices (www.familyvoices.org)

• Autism Speaks (www.autismspeaks.org)

• Administration on intellectual and Developmental disabilities (www.autismnow.org)

• American Stroke Foundation (www.americanstroke.org)

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Debra is a woman of exceptional character and integrity. She is committed to the spirit of excellence in all her endeavors. She believes in living a life of service and making an impact on everyone she encounters. Her favorite bible verse comes from 2 Timothy 1:7.