Alan Ramias began writing stories as a child and never stopped.

After graduating from high school in rural Wisconsin in 1965 — just as the Vietnam War was escalating — he served as an Army reporter and editor, documenting life on the ground in the Mekong Delta and other regions, according to a news release.

“Miss Moon: Stories and Poems” was released in June. It follows his first work, “The Bridge,” released last year.

When Ramias returned home from Vietnam, he earned degrees in English, philosophy, and business, launching a corporate career that blended communication, learning and performance strategy.

Ramias eventually made his way to Chandler.

Working at Motorola, he helped found Motorola University and played a key role in early process improvement projects that laid the groundwor

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