NATHAN CARTER RAMSEY26 Ramsey Farm Road 828.768.3216 MobileFairview, NC 28730 nathanramsey115@charter.net

Precise, quick, and flexible front-line Customer Service Professional with relentless, old-fashioned work ethic and masterful follow-up skills. Comprehensive knowledge of Western North Carolina and the people who live here . . . of the services offered and how to connect people to the services that can help them . . . and the willingness to help any day of the week and hour of the night.

Known for working with others in a collaborative style to meet the challenges faced by private sector business, local government, and state government. For example, elected as Chairman of the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners at age 32, serving with four other members of a different political affiliation, recognized by the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners as a leader across the state who can overcome differences to meet organizational and community goals. As a result of that reputation, selected to co-chair the NCACC Legislative Goals Commission which was tasked with working with members on both sides of the aisle to meet the needs of county governments.

CAREER PERFORMANCE

DIRECTOR, MOUNTAIN AREA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD |LAND OF SKY REGIONAL COUNCIL, Asheville, NC, January 1, 2016 – Present. Work with the Mountain Area Workforce Development Board to to assist employers in the Local Area in meeting their workforce needs; to assist job seekers in obtaining training and employment; to assist youth in acquiring the skills and education needed to support their career pathway goals, and to respond to the policy and budget direction of the Board.

To accomplish the mission of the Mountain Area Workforce Development Board which is “ to provide employers and job seekers a fully integrated system of employment, education, and training services for the purpose of developing the economic strength and global competitiveness of the Local Area.”

Oversee the budget, policy implementation, and all programs of the Mountain Area Workforce Development Board consistent with policies and regulations as dictated by the United States Department of Labor and the North Carolina Department of Commerce.

Assist employers in developing on the job training, apprenticeships, career pathways, and other work

based learning opportunities to grow their talent pipeline. Work in partnership with Employers, Community Colleges, Economic Developers,

Chambers of Commerce, local governments, public school districts, and others to increase awareness and develop career pathways for high paying, high skill job opportunities in the Local Area for high school students.

Work collaboratively to develop a long term talent pipeline to meet the growing demand for high skill, high paying jobs in the Local Area through innovative partnerships between private sector businesses, education and economic development.

Work with Economic Developers to meet the demand for high paying, high skill jobs created by exisiting business expansion and new business location in the Local Area; workforce is consistently the top priority for business growth and my job is to make sure the Local Area has the best workforce in the nation and that our workforce is globally superior based on all metrics.

BUSINESS SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE |STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, DIVISON OF WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS NC WORKS, Asheville, NC, August 3, 2015 – December 31, 2015. Work with employers in Western North Carolina to assist them in meeting their workforce needs; whatever they need in workforce skills, my job is to meet their need and focus on their satisifaction with outstanding customer service. Make employers aware of NCWorks.com and the other services available

through the NC Department of Commerce, area Workforce Development Boards, Community Colleges and other opportunities to meet the needs of businesses for skilled talent.

Assist employers in developing on the job training, apprenticeships, career pathways, and other work based learning opportunities to grow their talent pipeline.

Work in partnership with Employers, Community Colleges, Economic Developers, Chambers of Commerce, local governments, public school districts, and others to increase awareness and develop career pathways for high paying, high skill job opportunities in Western North Carolina for high school students.

Work collaboratively to develop a long term talent pipeline to meet the growing demand for high skill,high paying jobs in Western North Carolina through innovative partnerships between private sector businesses, education and economic development.

Work with Economic Developers to meet the demand for high paying, high skill jobs created by exisiting business expansion and new business location in Western North Carolina; workforce is consistently the top priority for business growth and my job is to make sure Western North Carolina has the best workforce in the nation and that our workforce is globally superior based on all metrics.

ATTORNEY | BLANCHARD BLACKWELL & RAMSEY, Hendersonville, NC, 2010-August 2, 2015

Represent clients in NC District and Superior Courts, primary practice areas include family, criminal and civil litigation with bench and jury trial experience.

Help solve day to day legal issues of people in need in Western North Carolina.

Work to accomplish client goals in accordance with applicable law, ethical obligations, and client financial constraints.

DAIRY FARMER | MOUNTAIN WOODLANDS LLC, Fairview, NC, 1992-PresentMilk 150 – 170 cows, farm 350 acres with multiple crop rotations, supervise five to seven employees with my father and brother, farm gross income exceeds $1 million annually, ranked by the NC Dairy Producers as one of the top 30 dairy farms in NC out of over 200 dairy farms for milk quality.

Manage with other farm managers purchasing of equipment and farm supplies and maintenance of all farm and dairy equipment. Initiated many efficiencies to lower cost of production in times of volatile commodity prices.

Oversee with other farm managers financial, human resource tax, and regulatory compliance.

Responsible for overseeing total herd health with herd veterinarian, other farm managers, and farm team members.

Oversee agriculture cropping operations, waste application, and pesticide application with other farm managers.

Engage in strategic planning with other farm managers to develop long term financial and environmental sustainability.

REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 115 |NC GENERAL ASSEMBLY, Raleigh, NC, 2012-2014 Represented the people of Buncombe County and the State of North Carolina with good attitude and grace, in fast-paced, highly polarized political environment. Emphasis on constituent service, communication with district population and all stakeholders, and enacting public policy that improves the economy and educational opportunities of the district and our state.

Supervised legislative assistant to meet the constituent service needs of over 80,000 people in the district and almost 250,000 people in Buncombe County.

Ranked as the 9th most effective freshman legislator out of 41 NC House freshman legislators and the 55th most effective out of 120 NC House members as recognized by the NC Center of Public Policy Research in the 2013-2014 session.

Recognized by the NC Insider as the 4th most effective legislator in the NC General Assembly based on the percentage of bills sponsored and co-sponsored that were enacted into law.

CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS |BUNCOMBE CO, Asheville, NC, 2000-2008 Represented the people of Buncombe County as the leader of Buncombe County Government. Worked with four colleagues on a five member board to establish budget and policy for organization with annual budget in excess of $300 million with approximately 1,200 employees. Overcame partisan differences to meet community and organizational goals to improve the economy and educational

opportunities available to our citizens. Responsible for overseeing top county administrative personnel in a county manager form of government.

Supervised along with fellow commissioners county staff consistent with N.C.G.S. Chapter 153A.

Worked collaboratively with other local governments, state government and federal government to meet the needs of our community.

Helped start the Homecoming Job Fair which is the largest job fair in Western North Carolina in response to meet the workforce needs of new and expanding businesses.

Worked collaboratively with local public schools, employers, AB Tech, Mountain Area Job Link, and others to address the training and social service needs of job seekers.

EDUCATION PROFILE High academic performance at the undergraduate and graduate level, graduating

from law school at age 23.

Bachelor of Science, Accounting, 1989University of North Carolina at Asheville Graduated in three years with 3.49 GPA

Doctor of Jurisprudence, Cum Laude, 1992University of Tennessee College of Law Class Rank 17 out of 148 (top 12%) Advocate’s Prize Moot Court Competition, Best Brief Award Moot Court Board

Technical Environment: Proficiency with both Mac and PC operating systems; Windows applications, including Word and occasional use of Excel. Keyboard own legal documents.

PUBLIC SERVICE Demonstrated record of committed public service at the community, local

government and state level.

First Step Farm Board of Directors, February 2016 - PresentAsheville Buncombe Technical Community College (AB Tech) Board of Trustees, February 2015-December 2015 Irene Wortham Center Board, 2009-Present Representative, District 115, NC General Assembly, 2012-2014 University of North Carolina at Asheville Board of Trustees, 2009-2012 Vice Chair, University of North Carolina at Asheville Board of Trustees, 2011-12 Chairman of the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners, 2000-2008 Asheville Chamber of Commerce Board, 2000-2008 Economic Development Coalition (EDC) of Asheville and Buncombe County, 2003-2008

Montreat College Board of Visitors, 2008-2009 Buncombe County Board of Health, 2004-2008 Asheville HUB Board, 2003-2008 French Broad Metropolitan Planning Organization (FBMPO) Board, 2004-2008 Blue Ridge Mental Health Board, 2000-2003 Asheville Buncombe Vision Board, 2000-2004 Children First Board, 2000-2004 Asheville HUB, 2003-2008 Partners in Education Board, 2000-2008 Asheville Buncombe Drug Commission Board, 2003-2008 Community Energy Advisory Commission, 2005-2008 Smart Start of Buncombe County Board, 2000-2004 Co-chair, NC County Association of County Commissioners Legislative Goals Task Force, 2004-2005 Regional Water Authority of Asheville Buncombe and Henderson, 2003-2006 Buncombe County Audit Committee, 2000-2008 United Way Peaks Development Committee, 2007-2008

AFFILIATIONS Professional organizations as a member in good standing in both law, agriculture,

and community.

North Carolina Bar Association North Carolina State Bar (admitted 1992) United States District Court, Western District of North Carolina (admitted 2012) 28th Judicial District Bar Buncombe County Farm Bureau NC Department of Agriculture Licensed Private Pesticide Applicator Pleasant Grove Baptist Church