Derrick Ramsey

Derrick Ramsey

Prior offices

Kentucky Secretary of Labor Cabinet

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Derrick Ramsey was the Kentucky secretary of labor cabinet from 2015 to 2018. Governor Matt Bevin (R) announced the appointment on December 2, 2015. Ramsey served in this position until May 29, 2018, when Bevin appointed him to serve as secretary of the education and workforce development cabinet.

Biography

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Prior to entering public service, Ramsey was a professional football player. He got his start at the University of Kentucky. From 1978-1987, Ramsey played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Oakland Raiders, the New England Patriots, and the Detroit Lions. In 1981, he won Superbowl XV with the Raiders. After retiring from the NFL, Ramsey worked as an investment manager before returning to his alma mater as a community relations officer. In 1996, he was named the director of development and community relations at the university, where he spearheaded a number of fundraising efforts and charitable programs.

Ramsey's career in public service began in 2004, when he was appointed deputy secretary of commerce by Gov. Ernie Fletcher (R). After Fletcher left office, Ramsey began serving as the director of athletics for Coppin State University. Ramsey remained in this post until his duties as secretary of labor cabinet began.

Education

• B.A. in general studies and communication, University of Kentucky
• M.A. in sports administration, Eastern Kentucky University

Political career

Kentucky Secretary of Labor Cabinet (2015-2018)

Ramsey was selected by Governor-elect Matt Bevin (R) to succeed Secretary Larry Roberts, whose term ended on December 8, 2015. Ramsey served in this position until May 29, 2018, when Bevin appointed him as secretary of the education and workforce development cabinet.

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See also

• Labor Commissioner
• Kentucky Secretary of Labor Cabinet

External links

Suggest a link

• Kentucky Labor Cabinet

Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by Larry Roberts	Kentucky Secretary of Labor Cabinet 2015-2018	Succeeded by David Dickerson