ABOUT RAMEKING®
History of Rameking®
The idea for the Rameking® grew out of the need to solve a problem in a commercial kitchen … I need more space for my desserts! The lack of shelf space in the line coolers was the problem. There was a need for a new system for handling the ramekins that hold sauces and/or condiments. The old way of handling these ramekins (putting them on a tray) took up valuable shelf space in the commercial kitchen refrigerator.
The Rameking® solves the problem by using space that is inside EVERY commercial kitchen refrigerator – the space between the inside door of the refrigerator and the shelving. Many shapes were tested, but our cylindrical design worked best. We applied for and were granted a patent, US Patent #9,907,437. And, the Rameking® was found to solve another problem! With the Rameking®, there was now a way to implement a desirable first-in-first-out (FIFO) handling system. No more old sauces in the back of the tray still in inventory!
Through our self-funded progress, over 2 decades, we can proudly say there is still nothing like it on the market!
MEET THE STAFF
MICHAEL SMITH
Inventor, COO
Michael has over 20 years’ experience in hospitality industry. He spent 14 of those years as a Chef and later went on to manage hotels and stadiums. Michael is the inventor of the Rameking® as he was trying to solve space issues in kitchens that he has worked in. He is an Eagle Scout and is also a Veteran of the Ohio Army National Guard. He has spent the last several years as an owner/operator of his own construction company.
JULIE WARNER
President & CEO
Julie began working at her parents restaurant as a line cook at age 11. She has continued in the Food Service Industry ever since, serving in many positions in both the front and the back of the house. In recent years she has been involved in bringing solutions to both end-users and distributors alike. Julie has been involved in the design and functionality of the Rameking® since 2011.
DAVID HORNING
CFO
Dave earned an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business with concentrations in finance and accounting. He has over 35 years' experience in business development with the DuPont Company, Ashland Chemical and working independently as merger-acquisition consultant and as a Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) licensed to determine the value of a privately-owned business. Working with the team to bring the Rameking® to fruition has been a great capstone to his career.
