OUR STORY

In 2024, after leading NASA’s food system for the International Space Station, I launched READYBAR with a simple goal: put a balanced meal in a bar.

Most bars are just snacks: sugar and protein powder in disguise. READYBAR is different. It’s a complete meal, built on the same principles we used to fuel astronauts.

READYBAR is for people on the move: firefighters, endurance athletes, and anyone who needs long-burning fuel when there’s no time to sit down. One bar. One meal. We’re here for those who don’t stop and we’re just getting started.

— Ryan, Founder & CEO

  • RYAN DOWDY - FOUNDER & CEO

    Ryan is on a mission to deliver science-backed performance nutrition without compromise. A Food Science Ph.D. with a background in food engineering, he led NASA’s food system for the International Space Station and managed 60-person tech teams before launching READYBAR—a mission-ready meal built for those who perform under pressure.

  • JASON QUINN

    “Quinny” served as a U.S. Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer (#500) and has executed high-stakes search and rescue missions for over 20 years. He’s flown on 14 different helicopters across 8 countries, earning the Distinguished Flying Cross for the legendary F/V Galaxy rescue. A CrossFit Level 2 Coach, he trains like lives depend on it — because they do. As the host of The Real ResQ Podcast, he amplifies the raw, unfiltered stories of rescue professionals worldwide. Off duty, he’s all about family, adventure, and pushing limits in every way possible.

    The Real ResQ Podcast 
  • AARON ZAMZOW

    “ZAM” is on a mission to transform, motivate, and educate 100,000 firefighters, EMTs, and medics to get fit for duty. A career Lieutenant, EMT, and strength coach, he’s spent 20+ years in the fire service and trained athletes from the NBA, NFL, and NHL. As founder of Fire Rescue Fitness, he builds field-tested, mission-ready programs tailored for first responders. He also chairs the First Responder Center for Excellence (FRCE) Fitness and Nutrition advisory boards, shaping the future of firefighter fitness. A certified expert in strength, conditioning, and nutrition, ZAM is a published author, speaker, and host of the "Better Every Shift" Podcast, pushing the fire service to be stronger, healthier, and always ready.

    Fire Rescue Fitness 
  • JENNIFER ROCHLIS

    Jennifer knows what it takes to perform under pressure—because she spent her career making sure astronauts could. With a Ph.D. in Aeronautics and Astronautics from MIT, she’s led at the highest levels of aerospace, including as a Division Chief at NASA, where she oversaw the human systems that help astronauts perform in the extreme environment of spaceflight.

    Now an entrepreneur and executive coach, Jen runs an aerospace consulting firm and helps high-performing leaders navigate complex challenges and bold decisions. At READYBAR, she brings her deep expertise in human performance and recovery to fuel those who push the limits—on Earth and beyond.

    Advancing Frontiers