Jamie Ragan began working with NC DENR (now DEQ) in 2003 as a Senior Environmental Specialist. Prior to joining DEQ, Jamie worked for 6 years as a Resource Conservationist at Wilson County Soil and Water District assisting farmers and landowners implement agricultural BMPs. During her time at DEQ, she has been providing technical and pollution prevention assistance to the businesses, industries, government entities and agricultural communities. In 2014, Jamie became the Environmental Assistance Section Chief in the Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service and in 2018, she was appointed as Director of DEACS. Jamie holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Environmental Health from East Carolina University and has 25+ years' experience providing technical assistance.