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About | Dave Ramey

Dave Ramey

President & Director

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Dave Ramey is a founding Board Member and President of the Creative Defense Foundation. With over 30 years of experience in national security policy and defense appropriations, including nearly two decades as Chief of Staff to Congressman Ken Calvert, Dave brings deep expertise in bipartisan legislative strategy and defense budgeting. His leadership advances CDF’s mission to connect government, Congress, and innovators to strengthen U.S. national security.
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Experience

President | Creative Defense Foundation
Principal | Kadesh & Associates
Co-President | California State Society
Former U.S. Congressional Chief of Staff | Rep. Ken Calvert (R-CA-41)
Former U.S. Congressional Senior Advisor | Rep. Jerry Lewis (R-CA-41)