Tracy Cramer was born and raised in Gervais, where she grew up working as a farmhand for her parents. A graduate of Gervais High and Anthem College, Cramer has deep roots in the community. Before serving in the Oregon House of Representatives, Tracy Cramer and her husband built a small business from the ground up. When government COVID shutdowns closed the business they spent a decade building, Tracy got another job as a dental assistant to support her family. She and her husband, Jake, now own and operate a small business and live in Gervais with their three children.