Evan’s Story

Due Christmas Day, Evan decided to hold out three additional days because he enjoyed the rent free space he was occupying. He was always destined to live near the beach as the first thing he saw coming out of the womb was the ocean from the hospital room in Laguna Beach (not that he remembers that or anything). Growing up in historic San Juan Capistrano, Evan was raised with a true love and passion for history. By the age of 23 he had visited all 50 states, every major Civil War battle site, and most of the homes of the United States Presidents. He jokingly deemed himself “king of the nerds” when he was elected National Chief (or President) of the Boy Scouts of America. After graduating from the University of California, San Diego, Evan operated his own successful political consulting firm. During this time he discovered an affinity for screenwriting, filming, editing and voice acting. For the last four years, Evan has been a management consultant working with some of the top companies around the world. Currently, he serves on the Orange County Council BSA Board of Directors, mentors scouts at the national level, and enjoys spending time with his close confidant Kubrick “Kubi” Chaffee (pictured above).

Our Relationship

Like many of the best love stories of the 21st century, Danielle and Evan met through an online dating app. What’s unique about their online dating venture is they actually met twice. Danielle and Evan had met on one site in the winter of 2019 and planned to go out on a first date on February 21st. Fate had another plan in mind and delayed their first meeting. One year later in the Winter of 2020, Danielle and Evan stumbled upon each other again and unbeknownst to them planned a new first date on the same day, one year later. Their first date was a fun and romantic evening that began at the Irvine Yard House. The two were immediately attracted to one another and got lost in conversation, making them late for a comedy show at the Irvine Improv. After a sweet kiss good night, the two couldn’t wait to see each other again and went on their second date just a couple of days later. Soon after, Danielle and Evan knew they must tackle the first obstacle in their young relationship… introducing the dogs. After a fun beach date and walk to the Golden Road Brewery, it was clear Teddi and Kubi would be lifelong friends. Just a couple of weeks later, the world changed for everyone as the COVID-19 pandemic became real. Danielle and Evan spent a weekend together in lockdown where they joyfully proclaimed their admiration for one another and decided to create a quarantine bubble together. In a true COVID relationship, the couple spent weekends together hanging out on the Newport Bay or traversing around the Huntington Harbor. Even in these strange times, the two are always out seeking safe and fun adventures together. Whether it’s camping (a first for Danielle) in Catalina or going to the Keenland horse races (a first for Evan) the couple is always up for trying something new which undoubtfully gives them lots to talk about with their family and friends. Danielle and Evan complement each other and the two peas in a pod are more perfect together than they could have ever imagined possible.

Evan Hess

Hess first met Evan via the Boy Scouts, where he promptly told a 16 year old Evan Chaffee that he wasn’t living up to the “Evan” name. Emboldened by the conversation, Chaffee redeemed himself by becoming national president of the Boy Scouts. A two time USC graduate, Hess inspired many years of USC football season ticket holding amongst the friend group. Hess is one of the most academically accomplished individuals Chaffee knows as he holds a JD, EdD, Paramedic License… and who knows what else. Hess has been wrestling coach to USC and Cal State Northridge. He is a Law Professor at El Camino College, Managing Partner of a law firm, and advises a Paramedic Explorer Post. Of his most recent accomplishments, Hess married his longtime love Cristina in the midst of a global pandemic and allowed Chaffee, and Chris Johnson to socially distantly stand by his side.