Ramon Hervey II is a highly respected American music executive with extensive experience in the entertainment industry. During his illustrious career, he has worked with some of the world’s biggest stars, including Stevie Wonder and Diana Ross.
At one point, Hervey was hired to help reshape the career of the famous singer and actress Vanessa Williams (who later became his wife). Hervey is widely regarded as a skilled entertainment manager, brand consultant and public relations expert.
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- Full name: Ramon Hervey II
- Stage name: Ramon Hervey II
- Date of Birth: October 18, 1950
- Age: 73
- Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Country: United States
- Occupation: American music executive
- Height: Unknown
- Parents: Ramon T. Hervey and Winifred Hervey
- Siblings: Winifred Hervey and Christie Hervey
- Spouse: Vanessa Williams (married 1987-1997)
- Children: Melanie Hervey, Jillian Hervey and Devin Hervey
- Relationship: Single
- Net worth: $300,000 to $500,000
Early life and education
Ramon Hervey II was born on October 18, 1950, in Chicago, Illinois, United States. He is the son of Ramon T. Hervey and Winifred Hervey. He grew up with his siblings Winifred Hervey and Christy Hervey.
Hervey attended school in California, first attending Lompoc Junior High School, and then graduating from Cabrillo High School in 1968. He then pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree at Whittier College, graduating in 1972. Hervey is of mixed race, African-American descent, and Christian faith.
Profession
Ramon Hervey II began his music career as a flight attendant for Pan Am. He soon realized his true passion was music and switched careers to become a publicist for Starlite Music Artistes. This provided him with valuable industry experience that led to his subsequent work as an editor at Hamlett Marsh Publishers and then as a publicist at Motown Records.
At Motown Records, Hervey worked with such well-known artists as Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and Smokey Robinson, developing successful promotional campaigns and earning their trust. He later joined Rogers and Cowen Records as a publicist and writer, eventually rising to music director and vice president of music and talent.
In the mid-1980s, Hervey became a partner at the Gibson Group, working with high-profile clients such as Rick James, Vanessa Williams and Little Richard. This rich experience ultimately led Hervey to found his own firm, Hervey & Company, later in his career.
Hervey & Company handles talent management, live event organization, and provides PR and marketing expertise to independent record labels and production studios. Through his company, Hervey continues to work with many well-known and respected artists, leveraging his deep industry expertise and relationships.
Social Media
Ramon Hervey II does not have any active social media accounts.
Personal life
Ramon Hervey II is currently single. He was previously married to actress and fashion designer Vanessa Williams. The two first met in 1984 when Ramon was hired to help Vanessa rebuild her career after her public image had been damaged.
Ramon and Vanessa fell in love and got married in 1987. They had three children: their first daughter Melanie Hervey was born on June 30, 1987, another daughter Jillian Hervey was born on June 19, 1989, and their only son Devon Hervey was born on April 14, 1993.
Ramon has kept his dating and love life private since his divorce from Vanessa in 1997. He has not been married since his marriage to Vanessa Williams.
net worth
Ramon Hervey II is a music executive who has worked with some of the wealthiest people in American entertainment, but he has never publicly disclosed his income, making it difficult for sources to provide an exact estimate of his net worth.
However, some reports have speculated that Hervey’s net worth could be between $300,000 and $500,000. This estimate is based on his illustrious career in the music industry and his relationships with high-profile clients, but without official confirmation from Hervey himself, his exact net worth remains uncertain.
