Derrick Ramos

Derrick Ramos is the current Assistant County Manager and Chief of Staff at Mecklenburg County. Prior to their current position, Ramos served as the Director of Legislative Affairs and Senior Advisor for the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy from January 2013 to December 2016. In this role, they led a six person federal office to develop legislative goals, strategies, and messaging to advance the department's public policy, regulatory, and appropriations priorities with the U.S. Congress. Ramos was responsible for conducting detailed analysis of legislation and its alignment with agency priorities, driving policy consensus, spearheading strategies to influence legislation, and coordinating with cross-functional senior executives to develop government relations strategies. Derrick also secured $2 billion in annual federal appropriations and mitigated the impact of congressional directives.

During their time at the U.S. Department of Energy, Ramos developed and maintained bipartisan relationships with members of Congress and staff in the House of Representatives and Senate and created opportunities for senior executives to educate elected officials and stakeholders on the department's mission and priorities. Derrick also prepared senior executives for congressional hearings, meetings, and in-district visits with members of Congress by developing high quality testimony, talking points, or briefing materials. Additionally, Ramos managed and hired six federal and contractor staff members, providing them with strategic leadership, mentorship, and professional development opportunities. Derrick's public policy focus was on climate, sustainability, renewable power (wind, water, solar, and ge

Derrick Ramos has a Bachelor of Arts from Texas A&M University in Political Science and International Studies. Derrick also has a Master of Business Administration from The Johns Hopkins University - Carey Business School.

They work with Michael A. Bryant - Deputy County Manager, George Dunlap - Chairman, District 3, and Leslie Johnson - Deputy County Manager Michael A. Bryant. Their manager is Dena R. Diorio, County Manager.