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.
Chief Operating Officer, Current
Vice President of Operations
Director of Communications
Arizona Transportation Builders Association
Executive Director
Greater Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce
President/CEO
Executive Director
Honorable Kathleen Dunbar, City Council
Chief of Staff
Tucson Metro Chamber of Commerce
Government Affairs Manager
My Family – the heart and reason for my personal and professional success. Melissa, my ten-year-old wife 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 whom live in California and Tucson. We had our daughter, Valentina, in the fall of 2014. She is now eight 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 have 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).
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
Southern Arizona Construction Career Days, Founder
Transportation Infrastructure Professionals, Creator
Pima JTED Foundation Board, Current
Regional Transportation Authority Citizens Advisory Committee, Current
American Public Works Association - Tucson, Board Member, Current
Arizona Construction Trades Board Member, Current
Arizona Transportation Builders Association, Past Board Member
Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Past Board Member
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
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
Ramon A Gaanderse
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