Evan Baker has a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Geography from the University of Calgary, granted in 1980 and 1985, respectively. Over his career, he has been involved in many aspects of environmental work, including soil surveys, environmental impact assessments, regulatory applications and management system development.

Evan started in the audit field in 1989 at Nova Corporation of Alberta and has been involved in Environment, Health and Safety, and Operations Management System audits throughout his career since then. He has conducted audits on oil and gas, pipeline, water and wastewater, rail, power plant, wind energy and chemical facilities across Canada, the United States and Europe. Mr. Baker is currently leading audit and assurance program design and delivery services with SPAN Consulting. In 2020 Evan was awarded the ECO Canada Impact EP Auditor of the Year award.

 Evan is an avid cyclist and hiker and enjoys playing guitar with local friends. He has been a volunteer fundraiser and events volunteer with Wounded Warriors Canada and Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan. From 2009 to 2020, he was involved with the Western Sky Land Trust and served as Chair of the Lands Committee and as a Board Member for several years. Since 2019 he has volunteered with the Nature Trust of New Brunswick and currently sits on the Acquisition Committee.