Sterling Smith, Founder and US Navy Veteran, has been competing in the professional barbeque circuit since 2009 - with over 30 Grand and Reserve Grand Championship Awards, Loot N' Booty BBQ Rubs & Sauces are known worldwide

In addition to being a former Marine, Tuffy Stone is a World Record-Breaking Champion Pitmaster, Classically-Trained Chef, and Founder of Cool Smoke BBQ. Since starting the Cool Smoke BBQ Team in 2004, he has been dubbed "The Professor" - continuously perfecting his craft.

Founded by Veteran & Pitmaster, Thomas Gearhart, the Mudville BBQ Team was crowned World Champion at the 32nd American Royal World Series of Barbecue. Making Mudville BBQ the first team to win as first time contestants