Marcus worked as a liaison between the State of California government and the Federal government for over 10 years, forcing him to develop a personal understanding of this federal and state relationship. During this time, he also had the opportunity to work on Goods Movement efficiency studies, looking at how the international freight system operates and especially California’s role in the World economy. He has traveled to Europe, Canada and Mexico, observing firsthand their domestic infrastructure and connection to the Global economy. In addition, he traveled to many states in America, comparing views on international trade, but with a California perspective. Evans lived throughout California, in Los Angeles, the Inland Empire, the San Francisco Bay area, Sacramento, and the Central Valley.