About
Ram Air Gear Dryer
A firefighter-owned company, Ram Air provides a full range of dryers made exclusively for drying personal protective equipment including bunker gear, immersion/hazmat suits, helmets, gloves, boots, face masks and SCBAs.
Our patented dryers are designed to dry gear quickly—getting firefighters back to action fast. NFPA compliant, Ram Air Gear Dryers are built with the highest quality components. We strive to set standards beyond any other competitor’s products. Our goal is to provide unmatched customer service and quality products that ensure gear is in top operating condition—ultimately preserving the safety of firefighters and those they serve.
Mission Statement
To develop and manufacture dryers that provide the highest quality possible, by setting standards beyond any other competitors products. To provide unmatched customer service. To be the educated customers “only” reasonable choice.
Our Team
Lance Dornn
President & Founder
A firefighter and paramedic since 1991, Lance built his first gear dryer as a way to properly care for the personal protective equipment in his fire department. Lance is a Lieutenant, an active member with CASARA and is a private pilot.
lance@ramairgeardryer.com
888.393.3379 ext. 5
Direct: 204.724.5188
Darren Kachkowski
Director of Sales and Marketing
Darren Kachkowski comes to Ram Air Gear Dryer with 10 years of sales and marketing experience, with a vast background in professional sports and the beer industry. Darren is based out of our Winnipeg, MB office. He is responsible for the overall direction of sales and marketing initiatives in North America.
darren@ramairgeardryer.com
888.393.3379 ext. 6
Direct: 204.805.5966
Kellen Gurniak
Manager — Sales & Service
Kellen joins the Ram Air team after 15 years in the sporting goods industry. He brings a wealth of knowledge in sales, service and operational excellence. His focus is department sales and service, and is based out of the Winnipeg Office.
kellen@ramairgeardryer.com
888.393.3379 ext. 8
Direct: 204.999.5230
Kim Harder
Accounting Department
Kim has over 10 years of bookkeeping and accounting experience. Kim is based at our corporate office and her role includes accounts payable and accounts receivable, answering general inquires and providing administrative support.
kimh@wcgwave.ca
888.393.3379
Direct: 204.728.1927
Ty Dornn
Administrative Coordinator
Ty has joined Ram Air Gear Dryer full time after working with the company through his high school and university career. Ty earned his Bachelor of Business Administration from Okanagan College, and now handles all incoming and outgoing administrative duties, working directly with our customers and dealers with dryer purchases.
Our Manufacturing Facility
Our manufacturing facility was designed specifically for efficiently building our Ram Air Gear Dryers. Our extensive experience was instrumental in determining the features that would help us improve workflow, reduce our impact on the environment and allow us to advance along with the latest technology.
