Randall C. Ramsey

Randy Ramsey, of Beaufort, NC, was appointed by the North Carolina General Assembly in 2017 to serve on the Board of Governors of the University of North Carolina System. His term will end in 2025.

Ramsey serves as the chair of the Board of Governors, overseeing the 24-voting member board and supporting the overall progress of its committees and working groups.

As Board chair, Ramsey is focused on working towards outcomes that reduce student debt, grow four-year graduation rates, and provide higher education access to all citizens of the state. He is also very passionate about helping young people find resources to make their pathways to an education easier.

Ramsey is the founder of Jarrett Bay Boatworks, a company that specializes in the construction of custom sport fishing boats and the repair of all types of marine craft. Since its inception in 1986, the company has built more than 95 unique sport fishing boats up to 90' in length. Jarrett Bay Boatworks was named the ABBRA Outstanding National boat yard in 2011 and the NC Manufacturer of the year 2015. Jarrett Bay was recently acquired by Safe Harbor Marinas, and he serves as Vice President of Operations for Safe Harbor Jarrett Bay.