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It’s refreshing to meet someone who enjoys what they do for a living. Kevin Ramsey is one of those people. He’s an Operations Supervisor for the Deschutes County Road Department.
Ramsey’s responsibilities can basically be divided into two seasons: summer and winter. Ramsey supervises winter road maintenance, which includes getting the Cascade Lakes Highway and Paulina Lake Road open each year. He also oversees the County’s chip sealing work which lasts through the summer.
“We keep our good roads, good. That’s our goal,” says Ramsey.
Ramsey has worked for the Road Department for 9 years. Before that, he worked for the City of Bend. Ramsey enjoys the fact his current responsibilities vary during different parts of the year.
“During the summer I’m out with the crews every day and actually providing a product,” says Ramsey. “During the winter, I get to use my brain, but it might take 3-4 months to see what you’ve been working on.”
Ramsey grew up wanting to be a paramedic. However, during one call, a baby died in his arms due to a chromosome disorder.
“It crushed me, it broke my heart.”
That’s when Ramsey’s career path took a turn to the Road Department. Right now, his team is working on chip sealing approximately 90 miles of road throughout the area.
Ramsey was born and raised in Central Oregon and loves all the area has to offer. He’s an avid, hiker, bow hunter and enjoys walking his dogs with his wife. He also enjoys gardening and canning.
“I have 25 fruit trees, two greenhouses and six raised beds,” said Ramsey.
A fitting hobby for someone who helps keep drivers from getting in a jam or pickle by keeping Deschutes County roads safe and in good condition.
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