derek romig - SENIOR Project manager

Derek began his foodservice career as a professional chef. He received his formal training at Florida Culinary Institute, graduating with honors. Derek worked seven years as a chef, taking every opportunity to work in the kitchens of restaurants, hotels, and exclusive resorts from south Florida to Denver, including Denver Marriott South and PGA National Resort and Spa in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

Experiencing a variety of kitchen environments sparked his interest in design. Derek began designing for a Northwest Arkansas-based kitchen equipment contractor where he developed a detailed understanding of the procurement, bidding, and installation areas of our industry. From there he moved to the west coast and entered the consulting field, spending ten years designing projects in the Hospitality, Corporate Dining, Education, Healthcare, and Correctional Facility segments.

In 2013, Derek brought his talents to JDB. His detailed culinary knowledge and broad industry experience allows him to balance the needs and objectives of chefs, owners, and operators.