We go together like BBQ and smoke.
Meet the team backing your BBQ journey. We may all have different stories, our own go-to products, and more. But here’s a few things each of our crew members shares:
Tenacity for Taste
We’re not just out here slinging spices, our team has a passion for making true flavor magic – and we’d like to teach you.
BBQ to The Bone
We all share a passion that burns far beyond dazzling dinners – we’re BBQ through and through. It’s just what we do.
We Can Take the Heat
Great BBQ requires patience and a willingness to embrace the elements. That means learning from our own mistakes – no matter how hot things get.
Here For a Great Time
Don’t let our fire and smoke fool you, we’re not just here for BBQ business. We believe true success is the perfect dish paired with a lot of laughter.
The Beef On Our Team
BBQ&A
Alan L.
Manager
Brainerd Location
Years of Experience:
15
Favorite thing to BBQ:
Anything Seafood
My Go-To Grill:
Traeger Timberline XL
#1 Thing About BBQ:
BBQ brings people together!
Favorite BBQ Personality:
Heath Riles
What Fuels Alan’s Passion:
To me BBQ is all about Friends, Family, & Great food. Some of my most fond memories were made as a child watching my grandmother and parents prepare lots of dishes for large gatherings. I have always loved the creativity that comes with BBQ. Experimenting with new flavors!
Jenny B.
BBQ Legend
Brainerd Location
Years of Experience:
20 years watching my husband!
Favorite thing to BBQ:
Pizza
My Go-To Grill:
PK Gateway Drum Smokers
#1 Thing About BBQ:
The friends we have made!
Favorite BBQ Personality:
Malcom Reed
What Fuels Jenny’s Passion:
Gathering with family and friends!
Justin B.
BBQ Legend
Brainerd Location
Years of Experience:
20
Favorite thing to BBQ:
Ribs or Chicken
My Go-To Grill:
PK Gateway Drum (PK TX a close 2nd!)
#1 Thing About BBQ:
I love all of the different flavor profiles you have options to create. I also love the fact that almost anything you can cook in an oven or on a stove top can also be cooked out on a grill or smoker. Cook outside there is no such thing as grilling season!
Favorite BBQ Personality:
Alan Larrimore and Wrecking Crew BBQ MEOW!
What Fuels Justin’s Passion:
The journey to the perfect cook! When everything hits just right! Flavor, Temp, Bite, Texture and Presentation! The perfect bite is out there!
Cory J.
On Fire Owner
All Locations
Years of Experience:
20
Favorite thing to BBQ:
Chuck roast or anything beef
My Go-To Grill:
Hasty Bake
#1 Thing About BBQ:
By far the people you meet, well fed people are always happy!
Favorite BBQ Personality:
Old school, DR BBQ or fast Eddy. New would be Matt Pittman
What Fuels Cory’s Passion:
Seeing people’s face or response to trying new foods.
Mike J.
The OG BBQ Legend
All Locations
Years of Experience:
44
Favorite thing to BBQ:
Toss up between Brisket and Prime Rib….or anything unusual
My Go-To Grill:
Yoder 640 or a Timberline Traeger
#1 Thing About BBQ:
Sharing and meeting people!Â
Favorite BBQ Personality:
Can I have three? Dr. Bar B Que, Rod Gray, and Bill ArnoldÂ
What Fuels Mike’s Passion:
The smiles on people’s faces when trying good bbq!Â
Anna O.
Manager
Nisswa, MN
Years of Experience:
2
Favorite thing to BBQ:
Steaks
My Go-To Grill:
Yoder Ys640
#1 Thing About BBQ:
Cooking outside
Favorite BBQ Personality:
Malcom Reed
What Fuels Anna’s Passion:
I love trying new recipes, seasonings and sauces!
Lisa M.
BBQ Legend
Alexandria, MN
Years of Experience:
2
Favorite thing to BBQ:
Brisket
My Go-To Grill:
GMG Peak
#1 Thing About BBQ:
The BBQ community is amazing. I love chatting with customers about what they make.
Favorite BBQ Personality:
Matt Pittman
What Fuels Lisa’s Passion:
Variety of spices and sauces to experiment with. Never ending options of spices and sauces to use.
Wyatt C.
BBQ Legend
Alexandria, MN
Years of Experience:
Fresh Meat! New to Smokestack in 2024.
Favorite thing to BBQ:
Smoked Cream Cheese
My Go-To Grill:
Ironwood XL
#1 Thing About BBQ:
Eating it!
Favorite BBQ Personality:
Matt Pittman
What Fuels Wyatt’s Passion:
The food!
Shayney P.
Manager
Alexandria, MN
Years of Experience:
Many years cooking – 4 with a GMG Smoker & still learning!
Favorite thing to BBQ:
Too many to choose! Chicken, Pork Belly, Roasts, Appetizers, etc.
My Go-To Grill:
My trusty GMG Daniel Boone Prime Plus! (Next to add: YODER).
#1 Thing About BBQ:
The food, environment and community!
Favorite BBQ Personality:
Hard to pick! Between Susie Bolluch, Jess Pryles, Derek Wolf, Chuds BBQ, Heath Riles, Malcolm Reed, and Matt Pittman
What Fuels Shayney’s Passion:
The adventure of it! Eating good food, trying out new recipes, being able to feed my family great eats, and teach others how to do the same-learning new techniques, flavors, and ways of sharing the love for BBQ is a huge bonus to what we do! Introducing new ways of cooking as well as new flavors to people is a wonderful experience.
Meet Our Legacy Legends
Unofficial Team – Officially Awesome.
We appreciate the sizzling support of our family crew
