Pitmaster of Rio Smoke BBQ, a prolific championship-winning team, and founder of the Champions Barbecue Alliance.
- 95 Grand and Reserve Grand Championships, including the World Food Championships, American Royal Open, and San Antonio Rodeo
- Founder of the Champions Barbecue Alliance (CBA), a modern sanctioning body for competition barbecue, overseeing more than 120 contests annually
- Owns and operates Rio Valley Meats, a custom meat processing business in Weslaco, Texas
- Creator of a signature range of barbecue rubs under the Rio Smoke BBQ label