Thank you for judging for the 28th Annual Chamber Barbecue Cook-Off happening on Thursday, October 3rd.  Find your name below confirming your event to judge and time.  Please arrive on time to judge your event.  Below you will find a map, a parking pass you can print, and a reminder of our code of conduct and tips to remember.  Thank you for your help making this the best cook-off ever!  

Should you have an emergency or cannot work your scheduled shift, notify Mary at (806) 206-1266 ASAP so that a replacement can be found.

BBQ Cook-Off Judging Schedule

PLEASE ARRIVE 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO YOUR ASSIGNED TIME

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3
2:30PM

Amateur Other
Chelsea Williams - Double U Marketing & Communications
​Don Nicholson - Texas Department of State Health Services
Kay Ledbetter - Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center
Lincoln Foster - Kysar Leavitt Insurance
Representative - Southwest Airlines 
Representative - Southwest Airlines 
Representative - Southwest Airlines 
Ryan Christenson
Sonja Clark - Bell
Trystan Franks - Amarillo Association of REALTORS®
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Corporate Other
Adam Schaer - KB Recycling 
Angie Carson - Vexus Fiber
Blaine Baker - Crown House Insurance
Chad Bentley - Pantex
Chase Arbeiter - Insurica
Jacob Ortega - AEG Petroleum
Joel Urias - KB Recycling 
Paul Simpson - Amarillo EDC
Roy Bara - La Fiesta Grande
Toby Meason - Insurica

Professional Other
Ashley Gutierrez - Cintas Corporation
Charles Leard - M & R Liquor
Culley Shafer - Bell
Gil Molina - TEEMS Manufacturing
Hollie Shankle - Amarillo EDC
Jason Burr - NCW Insurance
Steve Clark - Blackthorn Wealth Management
Tom Scherlen - Amarillo City Council

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3
3:15PM

Other Final
Andrew Freeman - City of Amarillo
Brady Ragland - Amarillo Tri-State Exposition
Bud Brewer - Retired
Chuy Troncozo - High Plains Hospitality
Connie Brewer - Retired
Heath Acker - Amarillo National Bank
Hunter Doty - Nothing Bundt Cakes
Jasmine Ramirez Miller - High Plains Hospitality
Judy Stark - Panhandle Producers & Royalty Owners Assn. 
Sierra McMillan - Amarillo Sod Poodles Baseball
Steve Doty - Nothing Bundt Cakes

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3
3:30PM

Amateur Ribs
Adrian Alejandre - Education Credit Union
David King - Elevated Insurance Services
Jason Gutierrez - Sound by Design
Kimberly Brandyberry Jones - Farmers Insurance District Office
Lindsey Murphey - Education Credit Union
Mike Horton - Sound by Design
Ron Nistler - Nistler's Landscape/The Resplendent Garden
Rusty Williamson - Allstar Business Concepts
Tawanna Walker - Toot'n Totum Food Stores, LLC
Wanda Fowler - Park Central

Corporate Ribs
Aaron Tague - Andrews & Associates IT Solutions, LLC
Brad Baldridge - Xcel Energy
Dallas Hagar - Joe Taco
Darin Landry - GVH Distribution
David Hemphill - Sonic
David Blankenship - Andrews & Associates IT Solutions, LLC
Judy Whiteley - FirstBank Southwest
Kevin Hawkins - Joe Taco
Lauren Garduno - Ports-to-Plains Alliance
Paul Borchardt - Wonderland Park

Professional Ribs
David Bishop - Amarillo ISD
Jack Light - Cumulus Broadcasting
Ken Fowler - Park Central
Kim Mullane - Happy State Bank
Lew Bradshaw - Pat Davis Properties
Rachel Sarine - Happy State Bank
Ronny Jackson - U.S. Representative
Steve Bowen - FirstBank Southwest

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3
​4:15PM

Ribs Final
Brice  Sheets - Alpha Media (KGNC AM/FM & the Eagle)
David Manley - Prolift Garage Doors of Amarillo
Doug Nelson - Amarillo EDC
Ed Nichols - O'Brien Marsh
Gary Molberg - Retired
Lindsay Gomez - 41 Productions
Mike Ohm - Lemert Holder & Ohm, PLLC
Natascha Manley - Prolift Garage Doors of Amarillo
Phil Banner - Mayfield Paper Company, Inc.
Roy Urrutia - Retired

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3
4:30PM

Amateur Brisket
Amy Henderson - Amarillo National Bank
Campbell Holt  Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux 
Fermin Watts - Retired
Jason Armstrong - Pantex
Kelly Beierschmitt - Pantex
Kenny Steward - Pantex
Kevin Fugit - Capital Title of Texas, LLC
Lani Potts - Llano Realty Group, LLC
Shawndi Benton - Access Mortgage
Tyfani Lanier - Pantex

Corporate Brisket
Bo Atkins - Chill Out Heat Air Refrigeration
Bryan Bateman - Physicians Surgical Hospitals
Catherine Meck - WTAMU
Grant  Smith - Insurica
J Pat Richmond - Retired
Joel White - Comparion Insurance Agency
Katrina Atkins - Chill Out Heat Air Refrigeration, LLC
Kip Frye - Frye Farms
Kristy McWilliams - Pantex
Zane Oliver - KORE Real Estate

Professional Brisket
Bob Austin - Amarillo College
Carlos Alvarado - Pantex
Colby Yeary  Pantex
Ernesto Guzman - Shiver-Megert & Associates
Josh Williams - Double U Marketing & Communications
Jerome Pratt - First State Bank
Karen Isern - Amarillo National Bank
Mig Owens - Pantex

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3
5:15PM

Brisket Final
Demetria Ruiz - Pantex
Jay Barrett - AmTech Career Academy
John Betancourt - Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery
Kristy Wright - GVH Distribution
Laura Storrs - City of Amarillo
Sarina Diaz - Amarillo College
Sean Wright - GVH Distribution
Thad Diaz - City of Amarillo
Tony Ensor - Amarillo Sod Poodles Professional Baseball
Trent Morris - Workforce Solutions Panhandle 
William Ferguson - BWXT

Event Map

Below is a map of the event area.  You can drive in through the main blue gate off of 10th or in the gate off of 3rd.  We have an area designated for volunteer and judges parking based on availability, however you are encouraged to park anywhere you can find a spot.  To park in the special volunteer lot, print out the parking pass and place it on your dash.  Judges must check in at the gate marked with the RED square below for instructions, your name badge, and your wristband.  Please make sure you have checked in for your assignment prior to your scheduled Judging time listed above.

Click the link below to open and print a special parking pass to allow you to park in the designated lot.  Please do not share this pass with anyone not on the volunteer list.  If you do not have access to a printer, you will need to show the lot attendant your judging email from Mary on your phone.

bbq_volunteer_parking_pass.pdf
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Download File

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JUDGES CODE OF CONDUCT
As a Judge, you are a representative of the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce for this event. 

• Judges are expected to arrive 15 MINUTES BEFORE the start time of their category.  Please allow extra time for parking and making your way to the check-in area.
• Judges must be 21 years of age.
• Judges may not bring other guests with them to the judging area.
• Children are NOT allowed in the judging area or to be with you as you judge.
• Only the confirmed judges will be allowed to enter the event for free.  All others must have a ticket purchased in advance for $30 or at the gate for $40.
• Judges are allowed to enjoy the food and drinks at the event after judging is over. 
• If for any reason you are unable to fulfill your judging shift, please contact Mary at (806) 206-1266 at least 24 hours prior to the event if possible so that we can find a replacement.

BBQ Cook-Off Info