Ramon A. Gaanderse

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Ramon A. Gaanderse

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BIO

Chief Operating Officer with Tucson Asphalt Contractors, Ramon, has a unique blend of being visionary and creative with a positive attitude and steadfast commitment to excellence. He is active in identifying and evaluating new opportunities and oversees company strategies. He is responsible for talent acquisitions and identifying new technologies for the company's growth. Ramon was recently interviewed with the Wall Street Journal, especially for recruiting skilled construction workers. Ramon also leads the company's government relations and public policy advocacy. He oversees the company's portfolio's marketing, community relations, and special projects. Some of you may know Ramon best as the former Executive Director of the Arizona Transportation Builders Association or the Southern Arizona Construction Career Days founder. Ramon graduated from the University of Arizona with a degree in Communications, has an 8-year-old little girl Valentina, and is husband to Melissa, who works for Tucson Medical Center. Ramon's claim to fame was working for Geraldo Rivera on his former show "Upfront Tonight," which aired on CNBC, and was an Intern Assistant Executive Producer on the Kosovo War.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Tucson Asphalt

Chief Operating Officer, Current


Vice President of Operations


KE&G Construction

Director of Communications


Arizona Transportation Builders Association

Executive Director


Greater Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce

President/CEO


Metropolitan Pima Alliance

Executive Director


Honorable Kathleen Dunbar, City Council

Chief of Staff


Tucson Metro Chamber of Commerce

Government Affairs Manager

MY FAMILY

THE HEART

My Family – the heart and reason for my personal and professional success. Melissa, my wife for ten years and a California native has been in the medical industry for nearly two decades. She is currently employed with Tucson Medical Center as a Business Development Liaison for almost a decade. We first met in late 2009 when I was with the Greater Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce. Melissa comes from a large family, many of which still live in California but also Tucson. We had our daughter, Valentina, in the fall of 2014. She is now 7-years old and is best defined as full-of-life. If you catch Valentina not smiling, you know she is having a “bad” moment. Recently, we had been traveling to Disneyland as season pass-holders. During some of our free time, you find us at the movies, the park, or the University of Arizona sporting events (#beardown).  

OTHER NOTEWORTHY INFORMATION

HONORS

CAREER ENGAGEMENT

CAREER ENGAGEMENT

Arizona Transportation Builders Associations "Ditch Digger of the Year" Award (Contractor Member of the Year) 2022


2018 Community Builders Award, Southern Arizona Home Builders Association


2018 Executive of Excellence Finalist


2011 President’s Award Arizona Transportation Builders Association


Metropolitan Pima Alliance Common Ground Award, 2017, 2015, 2011, and 2007


Greater Tucson Leadership Graduate, 2007


Committee for Real Regional Transportation, Tucson Metro Chamber, 2003

CAREER ENGAGEMENT

CAREER ENGAGEMENT

CAREER ENGAGEMENT

Southern Arizona Construction Career Days, Founder


Regional Transportation Authority Citizens Advisory Committee, Current


Arizona Transportation Builders Association Board Member, Current


American Public Works Association - Tucson, Board Member, Current


Arizona Construction Trades Board Member, Current


Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Board Member, Current


Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation Board


City of Tucson Transportation Bond Oversight Committee


Tucson Young Professionals Board of Directors


Urban Land Institute Advisors


Institute for Organization Management, U.S. Chamber of Commerce


Tucson Meth Free Alliance Legislative Task Force


City of Tucson Alarm Advisory Committee, Chaired

COMMUNITY

CAREER ENGAGEMENT

COMMUNITY

RSL U6 Soccer Coach


Sierra Linda Homeowners Association, Treasurer


Big Brother, Big Sister Board of Directors


Healthiest Town in America Board of Directors, Chaired


Empire Heights Neighborhood Association Board of Directors


Amphitheater Public Schools Foundation Board of Directors


Metropolitan Tucson YMCA Board of Directors

Southern Arizona Construction Career Days

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