2018 RETA Breeze Nov-Dec

BBQ and Texas Hoedown 2018 P I TMA S T E R CHA L L E NG E

We decided to mix things up a bit this year at the National Conference, and started our Pitmaster Challenge on Monday, November 5th. The 12 teams consisted of Wagner -Meinert LLC, DualTemp Clauger, Risk Management Professionals, Inc, RETA Atlanta Chapter, EVAPCO, Logix, Cornell Pump, WI RETA, Cargill Protein Group, Josh Miller from Dick’s Cold Storage, InterCool, and Fisher Refrigeration. Supporting and cheering on were a couple hundred more spectators and encouraging grilling enthusiasts. The weather had been a little uncooperating earlier, but the clouds parted for some sunny skies and happy grillers. The flames were being fanned, spices being

applied, and the grillers’plans were unfolding. The 12 teams were judged by the 2018 RETA President, Eric Girven of Devault Refrigeration Service, Kent Harmon of Industrial Consultants, and Head Chef Herman Hiemeyer from the Hyatt Regency Dallas. The teams were judged on a scale from one to five and ratings compiled to designate the winner. First place went to Dave and Angela Jaetsky representing Logix. Medals were adorned, and their name plate will be added to the Pitmaster Challenge plaque which will be housed at the RETA HQ in Albany. A smaller version

of this award will be sent out to the winners! Congrats to all and thank you for your participation.

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