I’m the pitmaster and owner of K-Town Pit Que, a competition BBQ team and in-home cooking school based in Kensington, Maryland. We compete on the KCBS circuit and regularly host community cooking classes and demos designed to make competition-level barbecue approachable for everyday cooks. My team’s motto—“When we practice, you win”—sums up our philosophy: we use competitions and public cooks as a way to educate and connect.

Beyond the circuit, I’ve built strong relationships with local businesses, schools, and community organizations to bring barbecue to new audiences. Whether it’s running a rib masterclass for a local PTA auction, serving smoked brisket at community fundraisers, or teaching backyard cooks how to control airflow on a Weber Smokey Mountain, I’ve seen firsthand how BBQ can bring people together.