Ramsey Resident - 2024 - May/June

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Years of Service 2024 - - - - - The City of Ramsey is lucky to have hardworking employees who have stayed with us long-term.This year, y g y we celebrate employees who have been with the City for - 35,25, and 20 years.These dedicated employees have a combined 205 years of priceless knowledge of the City's E workings. The following employees were asked what made them : stay with the City so long.Below are their responses. Dan Bray—Building Maintenance (35 years): "I wast- introduced to the City of Ramsey as a young seasonal employee.Four years later,I was hired as a full-time building maintenance worker.I have spent the last 35 years enjoying a job that offers a wide variety of tasks.I - have also enjoyed working alongside my fellow employees and meeting all the people I have along the way." Picture first row(L-R) Colleen Lasher and Pam Miller; Pam Miller—Administrative Assistant (25 years): second row(L-R), Brad Jorgensen, Dan Bray,Mike "With my reception desk position,there has never Berge and Nick Maras;and third row(L-R) Nick been a dull moment.There are always many challenges, Dahlberg and Brad Bluml. Not pictured is John Nelson. opportunities,job assignments and tasks along the way! I have met so many wonderful staff and residents who has been an honor and a privilege.I hope to have the good have made my job very rewarding.I am fortunate to call fortune to continue being there for the community for Ramsey home and to be so close to my job all these years. years." I truly love coming to work every day!" Colleen Lasher—Administrative Services Director John Nelson—Firefighter(25 years): "I've truly (20 years): "Being a member of a team that assists with enjoyed every day for the last 25 years working as a paid recruitment,retention and enhancing a positive culture on-call firefighter.Our department has grown from 20 for our excellent staff has always been one of the favorite firefighters in 1999 to 50+ today,and our equipment and parts of my job.I enjoy working with staff at all levels to leadership are second to none. It challenges me and has accomplish our work collaboratively.Before accepting a always been fun and exciting.' position with the City,I was told,"Ramsey is a good place Brad Bluml—Police Captain (20 years): "The to be;' to this day,I couldn't agree more;the people here friendships with my co-workers,the support from current are phenomenal.' and prior supervisors to try new things and being blessed Nick Maras—Mechanic(20 years): "I've enjoyed being to work in the same City where I'm raising my family. a part of the growth in the mechanics area: These are some of the reasons that keep me challenged Thank you for your continued hard work in the and motivated to provide the best service possible for the City.We look forward to seeing what innovations and Ramsey residents:' commitment you bring to your positions in the future. Mike Berge— Parks Supervisor(20 years): "Seeing how many people use and enjoy our many parks and trails over the years has always been very satisfying.My co-workers Charter Commission at Public Works and all of Ramsey's City staff are a great group of people to work with The City of Ramsey is accepting Brad Jorgensen—Firefighter(20 years): "The applications for the Charter Commission satisfaction and enjoyment of helping the people in the to fill potential future vacancies. community and being able to work with some of the most Visit www.cityoframsey.com/150 to learn more wonderful people' about the Charter Commission and to apply. Nick Dahlberg—Police Sergeant (20 years): "My 20 For more information,please contact the Ramsey years at the Ramsey Police Department have meant a lot City Clerk Katie Schmidt at 763-433-9842 or to me.Fellow Officers and staff are like family to me.We kschmidt@cityoframsey.com. are always there for each other.Serving this community • Ramsey . - - 2024