On Sept. 1, former mixed‑martial‑arts fighter Elder Ramos appeared before the Prince William County Board of Supervisors to seek a rezoning that would allow his concrete patio and deck company to expand onto a 24‑acre site at 13505 Warrenton Road in Nokesville.
County approval supports local entrepreneurship
The board voted unanimously to rezone the property, a move praised by supervisors as a boost to the county’s economic diversity. Ramos, a Woodbridge resident who attended Forest Park High School, said the approval will enable HaiJoe Stamped Concrete to add a landscaping and construction yard, creating new jobs for the community.
Family‑focused business model
Ramos, 42, emphasizes that his firm is a family‑run enterprise. He and his wife Kaitlyn raise six children, and he hopes to involve them in the business. Their eldest son, Joseph, 18, already works full‑time in construction while studying online at Northern Virginia Community College.
“I want my kids to have a backup plan and a place to work,” Ramos explained. He adds that the business aims to provide stable employment for local residents, especially those seeking skilled trades.
From the gym to the boardroom
Ramos maintains a rigorous daily workout routine in a heated garage gym, where he also mentors local youth. “We get kids from Woodbridge, Potomac, Hylton, Forest Park, and even college students to train with us,” he said. The gym serves as both a fitness outlet and a community hub.
Legal guidance and future outlook
During the hearing, Ramos was represented by land‑use attorney Corey Stewart, a longtime advocate for small‑business owners in the county. Stewart called the unanimous vote “a very good sign” for other small enterprises seeking similar zoning relief.
With the rezoning secured, Ramos plans to begin construction later this year, adding outdoor storage facilities and expanding his concrete‑paving services to meet growing demand in Prince William County.
Original reporting: Alexandria, VA News – WTOP News — read the source article.
