Thank you for judging for the 27th Annual Chamber Barbecue Cook-Off happening on Thursday, October 5th.  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 5
2:30PM

Amateur Other
Cameron Monroe - Coldwell Banker
Darin Stollings - Gallagher
Kay Ledbetter - Texas A&M AgriLife
Lincoln Foster - Kysar Leavitt Insurance
Representative - Southwest Airlines 
Representative - Southwest Airlines 
Representative - Southwest Airlines 
Representative - Southwest Airlines 
Sonja Clark - Bell
Trystan Franks - Ama. Assn of REALTORS®

Corporate Other
Angie Carson - Vexus Fiber
Brent Auvermann - Texas A&M AgriLife
Chad Bentley - Pantex
Chase Arbeiter - Insurica
Judy Whiteley - FirstBank Southwest
Paul Simpson - Amarillo EDC
Representative - Southwest Airlines
​Roy Bara - La Fiesta Grande
Toby Meason - Insurica
Tom Velasquez - Velasquez Group

Professional Other
Allison Kleman - High Plains Hospitality
Charles Leard - M & R Liquor
Gil Molina - TEEMS Manufacturing
Jason Burr - NCW Insurance
Joel Urias - KB Recycling
Josh Raef - Chick-fil-A
Marcos Bruppe Bruderlein - Agent Construction Services
Matt Podzemny - TEEMS Manufacturing

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5
3:15PM

Other Final
Ashley Gutierrez - Amarillo Sod Poodles Baseball
Brady Ragland - Amarillo Tri-State Exposition
Hunter Doty - Nothing Bundt Cakes
Josh Raef - Chick-fil-A
Kevin Carter - Amarillo EDC
Luke Ware - Power Engineers
Michael Kitten - Amarillo EDC
Sierra Todd - Amarillo Sod Poodles Baseball
Stephani Richardson - High Plains Hospitality
Steve Doty - Nothing Bundt Cakes
Wes Wright - Wright Law TX, PLLC

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5
3:30PM

Amateur Ribs
Adrian Alejandre - Education Credit Union
Carol Smith - Howard Smith Co., Realtors
Howard Smith - Howard Smith Co., Realtors
James Murphey - Agent Constr. Services
Lindsey Murphey - Agent Constr. Services
Rusty Williamson - Allstar Bus. Concepts
Stephanie Price - PPHM
Steve Orcutt - BSA Health System
Tawanna Walker - Toot'n Totum 
Tina Brohlin - High Plains Food Bank

Corporate Ribs
Andrew Robinett - Northwest Texas Healthcare System
Brad Baldridge - Xcel Energy
Dallas Hagar - Joe Taco
David Hemphill - Sonic
Kevin Wallace - CTSI
Kevin Hawkins - Joe Taco
Kim Mullane - Happy State Bank
Lana Wallace - CTSI
Muff London - DSS
​Rachel Sarine - Happy State Bank

Professional Ribs
Catherine Meck
David Bishop - Amarillo ISD
Dusty Doyle - Casey Carpet One 
Greg Burgess - Prosperity Bank
J Pat Richmond - Retired
Jack Light - Cumulus Broadcasting
Jacob Ortega - Prosperity Bank
Lew Bradshaw - Pat Davis Properties​

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5
4:15PM

​Ribs Final
Brian Thomas - Potter County Sheriff
Brice Sheets - Alpha Media (KGNC AM/FM & the Eagle)
Doug Nelson - Amarillo EDC
Ed Nichols - O'Brien Marsh
Gary Molberg - Retired
Lindsay Gomez - 41 Productions
Mike Ohm - Lemert Holder & Ohm, PLLC
Phil Banner - Mayfield Paper Company, Inc.
​Richard Constancio - Shiver-Megert & Associates, LLP
Tyler Andrews - Andrews & Associates IT Solutions, LLC

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5
4:30PM

Amateur Brisket
Cathy Apfel - NWTHS
Fermin Watts - Retired
Hollie Shankle - Amarillo EDC
Jason Armstrong - NNSA / Pantex 
Kenny Steward - Pantex
Kimberly Brandyberry Jones - Farmers
Noah Bartlett - Access Fire & Security 
Phil Woodall
Riley Shankle - Upshaw Insurance Agency
Todd Jacobson - Pantex

Corporate Brisket
Bryan Bateman - Physicians Surg. Hospitals
Colby Yeary - Pantex
Grant Smith - Insurica
Joel White - Comparion Insurance Agency
Kristy McWilliams - Pantex
Laura Storrs - City of Amarillo
Marvin Franz - First State Bank 
Millie Bingham - Retired
Paul Borchardt - Wonderland 
Zane Oliver - KORE Real Estate

Professional Brisket
Bill Mairson - Pantex
Bob Austin - Amarillo College
Chico DeLosSantos - Access Fire & Security 
Ernesto Guzman - Shiver-Megert & Assoc.
Heath Acker - Amarillo National Bank
Jerome Pratt - First State Bank
Mig Owens - Pantex
Mike Robinson - Pantex

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5
5:15PM

Brisket Final
Issac Galvan - Amarillo Sod Poodles Baseball
John Betancourt - Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery
​Kip Frye -  Frye Farms
Sarina Diaz - Amarillo ISD
Scott Bentley - First United Bank 
Thad Diaz - City of Amarillo
Todd Beckum - Double U Printing
Travis Chaney - United Supermarkets
Wendi Swope - Double U Marketing & Communications

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.

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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.