Stan Hays is a champion pitmaster who turned his barbecue skills into a nonprofit mission feeding people in times of crisis.
• Co-founder and CEO of Operation BBQ Relief, a nonprofit that has served millions of meals to communities affected by disasters
• Former competition pitmaster with the County Line Smokers, earning multiple titles and awards on the circuit
• Named a CNN Hero for his humanitarian work combining barbecue and disaster relief
• Author of Operation BBQ cookbook
• Winner of Food Network Canada’s Fire Masters and runner up on Chopped: Grill Masters