Richard Ringelstetter was born into a small German community in southwestern Wisconsin, where he was immersed in the dairy and cheese culture for which the state is renowned. From an early age, Richard began learning the craft of cheesemaking, evolving with the industry as it transitioned from small mom-and-pop factories to large manufacturing plants. Through this experience, he developed a deep understanding of water conservation in cheese operations, recognizing the high costs associated with both sourcing and disposing of water.

In 1980, Richard managed a dairy cooperative in Wisconsin's Kickapoo Valley. The cooperative's cheese factory had an outdated and limited capacity. Over five years, Richard played a pivotal role in constructing a new, modern cheese plant, which boosted sales from $1.9 million to over $12 million.

After a decade, Richard transitioned to a large national dairy manufacturing operation, managing its most demanding facility. He modernized this facility to a state-of-the-art condition and shifted sales from lower-paying commodity businesses to higher-paying specialty markets, all while collaborating effectively with the Teamster Union organized within their operations.

In 1994, Richard accepted a position as production manager at the JR Simplot company's Nampa cheese plant. A few years later, he was offered a sales position in chemical sales with Great Western Chemical Company in Portland, Oregon.

In 2001, Richard co-founded Sanitech, a new chemical sales company, with a fellow salesperson. They quickly achieved over a million dollars in sales, conducting business with major agribusiness companies across Utah, Idaho, and Washington State.

Now semi-retired, Mr. Ringelstetter is passionate about introducing EKOShower to the market. He enjoys various outdoor activities, including bike riding, hunting, fishing, and camping, and is an avid Green Bay Packer fan.