Ramon obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Florida International University in 1991. He graduated with honors and earned his Professional Engineering License in 1997.  He was employed by the California Department of Transportation, the Florida Department of Transportation, and in 1996, the Highlands County Board of County Commissioners hired Ramon as a Civil Engineer I. In 1997, he Ramon was promoted to Civil Engineer II and just one year later was again promoted to County Engineer .

Ramon is Florida Association of County Engineers and Road Superintendent (FACERS) Director. He is also a member of the National Association of County Engineers (NACE) and the American Association of Civil Engineers (ASCE).  He is both a Trustee and member of the Finance Committee at Southside Baptist Church .