A graduate of the University of Manitoba, Ray is a former local Director of the Canadian Institute of Food Science and Technology, a microbiologist with 30+ years direct food industry experience, and the President of RJ Chemicals.

Ray was part of the Canadian Microbiology team, led by, Dr. Mac Goepfoert, that edited the original World Health Organization (WHO) book on HACCP as well as initiated HACCP in numerous companies, including all of the Maple Leaf Poultry plants and Lipton Foods plants. Recently, Ray has been published in Canadian Baker, Canadian Pizza, Canadian Facility & Design, and Recreational Facilities Association of BC Quarterly.

Committed to constant improvement for his clients, Ray always searches for alternative and more environmentally friendly solutions to the harsh products that are often used in cleaning and sanitation. To that end, RJ Chemicals offers exclusive, cutting edge products that are safe, effective, simple, economical, and revolutionary in the sanitation industry.