Commissioner Thomas J. Evans CPA, Director of the Nutley Department of Revenue and Finance, was inducted into the Fairleigh Dickinson University Silberman College of Business Hall of Fame last week. Commissioner Evans, a 1977 graduate of the university, was honored at the annual event held at Lenfell Hall located on the FDU Florham Park campus.

“In organizational learning and talent development, Tom is best known for his groundbreaking work at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC),” said Dr. James Almeida, Dean of Silberman College. “Through his 38-year career with the firm, Tom served as an invaluable strategic partner and as a member of the firm's extended leadership team, Tom is keenly aware of the need to achieve goals and drive strategic execution. His relentless attention to business strategy, technology, and talent, bringing meaningful business impact, has generated extraordinary results at PwC and received industry acclaim. So, please join me in welcoming Tom Evans into the Silberman Hall of Fame.”

Commissioner Evans was the first of three inductees to take the stage and speak following Dr. Almeida.  He stated “I am deeply honored and profoundly humbled to stand before you tonight as an inductee into Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Silberman College of Business Hall of Fame. It's been very diverse, it's been very challenging, it's been very rewarding, I've met wonderful people throughout the world helping many people along the way. 

“First and foremost, I’d like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the selection committee, and everyone involved in organizing this wonderful gala. Your dedication to celebrating the legacy of Samuel ‘Buddy’ Silberman and fostering a spirit of excellence within our community is truly inspiring.

“I stand here tonight because of the unwavering support and encouragement of many individuals. To my family, thank you for being my rock and my biggest cheerleaders. To my children, you inspire me every day to be a better person and a better dad. And now, the best grandpa I can be. 

“To my professors and mentors, thank you for imparting your knowledge, your wisdom, and your passion for the world of business. I've been very fortunate in my career to take my love of finance and business and be able to couple that with talent development and leadership. And I think it's an amazing formula. You put it all together, and help people grow better in their own lives.

“What I learned at home and at school was that the things that you do that are most impactful in helping others are the things you do on your own - when no one's looking over your shoulder and no one knows that you did it. You're just doing it because it's the right thing to do. I'm reminded that the true measure of success is not found in accolades or titles, but in the positive change we bring to the world and those around us every day. I'm deeply grateful for the honor, and for the opportunity to be part of such a distinguished community.”