Mike Ramone is a successful businessman, entrepreneur, and community leader running to become Delaware’s next State Treasurer.
For more than four decades, Mike has built businesses, created jobs, balanced budgets, and made payroll. He knows that every dollar matters because he has spent a lifetime making responsible financial decisions. As State Treasurer, Mike will bring that same discipline and accountability to protecting Delaware taxpayers and managing the state’s finances.
Growing up, Mike learned the value of hard work from his parents. His father worked at DuPont from the age of 18 until retirement while also holding two additional jobs to help support the family. Those lessons in responsibility, determination, and perseverance shaped Mike’s approach to both business and public service.
At just 20 years old, Mike purchased his first flower shop. While still in college, he expanded it into a thriving business with multiple locations across Delaware. When lightning destroyed the Wilmington Florist Exchange, Mike refused to give up. Rather than close his stores or lay off employees, he took additional jobs as a pool attendant and swimming instructor to keep his businesses operating and his employees working.
Today, Mike and his family own and operate six successful Delaware businesses that employ more than 200 hardworking Delawareans.
In 2008, Mike was elected to the Delaware House of Representatives, where he served for 16 years. Throughout his legislative career, he earned a reputation as a practical, results-oriented leader who fought for responsible government, fiscal accountability, stronger schools, and lower taxes.
As Delaware’s next State Treasurer, Mike will work to safeguard taxpayer dollars, promote transparency, strengthen the state’s financial position, and ensure every tax dollar is managed with the same care and responsibility that Delaware families expect in their own homes.
Mike met his wife, Lisa, when they were both 12 years old. They have been married for more than 40 years and are the proud parents of Brittany, Ross, and Nicholas, and grandparents to five grandchildren. Mike and Lisa live in Newark, where they remain deeply committed to serving the community they have always called home.
