Long-Serving Calvert Chief of Staff Dave Ramey Leaving Capitol Hill After 32 Years of Service

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) announced the planned departure of his long-serving Chief of Staff, Dave Ramey. After working for nearly 32 years in the House of Representatives – 24 of them with Rep. Calvert – Ramey will be departing on October 31, 2016. Ramey previously worked for former Rep. Jerry Lewis (R-CA) from 1985 through 1992. Ramey will be joining the firm Kadesh and Associates as a Principal on November 1, 2016.

"I sincerely thank Dave Ramey for his many years of loyal and effective service and wish him all the best in his new position," said Rep. Calvert. "I consider Dave a personal friend and a thoughtful, trusted advisor. He will be greatly missed by me and all our staff as well as so many of our constituents."

Ramey will be succeeded by Dave Kennett, who previously served in Rep. Calvert's office from 1994-1998 and again from 2001-2003 as Legislative Director.

"Just to keep it easy on people, we are bringing someone back to take over as Chief of Staff that has the same first name as the guy who is leaving," said Rep. Calvert. "I have known and trusted Dave Kennett since 1994 and look forward to him leading our staff as we continue to work on behalf of the people of Western Riverside County."

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