KCBS Involvement - Page 19

ewatts2003 · 08-07-2019, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by billygbob

I received this email at 10:36PM tonight -- not all members have (wife didn't get one).

KCBS Members,

KCBS has exciting news to share!

Please join us for a special program hosted by Greg Rempe of the BBQ Central Show as we announce our new Chief Executive Officer Tomorrow Evening (Thursday) August 8, 2019 at 8/pm EST - 7pm CST.

Join us either on the KCBS Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/KansasCityBarbequeSociety, or the BBQ Central Show page at https://www.facebook.com/bbqcentralshow

We look forward to hearing from our new leader who is charged with positioning KCBS for growth into the future.

Thank you,

Candy Weaver
President of the Board of Directors

I saw this same announcement posted on their Facebook page.

Slamdunkpro · 08-08-2019, 07:38 AM

The last CEO was touted as the greatest thing since sliced bread. What happened to him?

All this hoopla and secrecy make me very nervous. It's like a parent looking at a kid saying "what have you done"

midwest_kc · 08-08-2019, 10:08 AM

The secrecy doesn't bother me too much. Employment decisions always require a certain amount of confidentiality.

Could they have announce Heath leaving before they had a replacement? Of course. They also could have been in buyout negotiations that kept them from doing so, however.

The hoopla makes me wonder who it is. My guess is it's someone they think is going to be a big deal when they announce it. As long as it's someone that goes out and gets things done, I'll be happy. Hopefully someone who has had a hand in promoting BBQ and Comp BBQ in the past.

Jorge · 08-08-2019, 10:37 AM

No matter what happened, or how it happened it's now a done deal.

Hopefully the new CEO is ready to wade in. I'm tempted to take up a collection for dinner at J Gilbert's if they can get that building sold before Christmas!;)

Jousting Pigs · 08-08-2019, 11:36 AM

Maybe in 6 months they can get the Cooking Channel to host a reality show for the new CEO...

This cluster has reassured me in my decision to not renew my membership.

DUBBAGA · 08-08-2019, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Jousting Pigs

Maybe in 6 months they can get the Cooking Channel to host a reality show for the new CEO...

This cluster has reassured me in my decision to not renew my membership.

Only if it stars Myron as the one making the choice ...

gettinbasted · 08-08-2019, 11:53 AM

hopefully this is the first step in the long road back for KCBS.

Slamdunkpro · 08-08-2019, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by gettinbasted

hopefully this is the first step in the long road back for KCBS.

Hopefully, for a lot of members this is the proverbial "last bullet in the gun"

Michigan BBQ Fan · 08-08-2019, 01:48 PM

Anybody have a clue/guess/insider info as to who the new CEO will be?

DUBBAGA · 08-08-2019, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Michigan BBQ Fan

Anybody have a clue/guess/insider info as to who the new CEO will be?

midwest_kc · 08-08-2019, 02:22 PM

Not a guess per se. I just hope it's someone that has experience promoting BBQ and comps. So, prominent organizers that have an "in" with major sponsors, someone who has a motor to go get things accomplished. The BOD and KCBS as a whole has been very reactionary over the years, and we need a proactive person to go out, bang the drum, and get people excited again.

Jorge · 08-09-2019, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by DUBBAGA

I was hoping for this, but like the new hire as well.

Hopefully her head won't explode,the first week on the job! KCBS is a different animal. I like what I've heard about her from people that know her, and I think her background is suited to the task she has.

QN · 08-09-2019, 08:01 AM

Who is it?
I don't do Facebook and don't see anything on the KCBS web site.

Jorge · 08-09-2019, 08:16 AM

Emily Detwiler. Formerly with Smithfield.

EDIT:Anyone that wants to check out the announcement with Greg Rempe can see it on the KCBS Facebook page without having a Facebook account or having to log in.

GrillBillie_D · 08-09-2019, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by QN

Who is it?

The new CEO is Emily Detwiler. She was most recently in charge of marketing and several other things with Smithfield. She helped create the Smithfield grant programs and the Smoking' With Smithfield campaign, as well as responsible for the sponsorship program in NASCAR.

While I agree with many that I am not a fan of all the secretive stuff that seems to go on, I do think that this person has a chance to be really good for KCBS. She has a strong background in marketing, branding, working with other companies on a large scale, etc. It will be interesting to see what her vision for KCBS looks like.

08-08-2019, 07:38 AM	#272
Slamdunkpro Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-27-07 Location: Northern VA	The last CEO was touted as the greatest thing since sliced bread. What happened to him? All this hoopla and secrecy make me very nervous. It's like a parent looking at a kid saying "what have you done" __________________ Aporkalypse Now Competition BBQ team Thanks to our sponsors: Wusthof Trident USA, Creekstone Farms, Myron Mixon Smokers & The BBQ Guru MABA 2014 Team of the Year Spicewine Tandem - "The Beast", 2 Vulcan V33's & 1 V9 Brinkman modified upright, Weber Kettle(s); Meadow Creek Pr-24, Super Stealth Mode black & Night Vision Red Thermopens ----------------- MABA - (Mid Atlantic BBQ Association) President KCBS Certified Judge - #23289 Last edited by Slamdunkpro; 08-08-2019 at 08:16 AM..

08-08-2019, 10:08 AM	#273
midwest_kc is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-27-10 Location: Independence, MO Name/Nickname : Joel	The secrecy doesn't bother me too much. Employment decisions always require a certain amount of confidentiality. Could they have announce Heath leaving before they had a replacement? Of course. They also could have been in buyout negotiations that kept them from doing so, however. The hoopla makes me wonder who it is. My guess is it's someone they think is going to be a big deal when they announce it. As long as it's someone that goes out and gets things done, I'll be happy. Hopefully someone who has had a hand in promoting BBQ and Comp BBQ in the past. __________________ Meat Rushmore BBQ Team

08-08-2019, 10:37 AM	#274
Jorge somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-23-04 Location: DFW, San AntonioTx	No matter what happened, or how it happened it's now a done deal. Hopefully the new CEO is ready to wade in. I'm tempted to take up a collection for dinner at J Gilbert's if they can get that building sold before Christmas!;) __________________ You can't be a real country unless you have a beer and an airline - it helps if you have some kind of a football team, or some nuclear weapons, but at the very least you need a beer. --Frank Zappa Keeping Valspar in BBQ, one cook at a time. Recipient of a Huggies box! Shut up, and cook!!!!

08-08-2019, 11:53 AM	#277
gettinbasted is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-14-12 Location: Springfield, MO	hopefully this is the first step in the long road back for KCBS. __________________ Gateway Drums - THE Insane Can Posse - gettinbasted.com Last edited by gettinbasted; 08-08-2019 at 12:27 PM..

08-08-2019, 01:48 PM	#279
Michigan BBQ Fan Take a breath! Join Date: 04-11-18 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Name/Nickname : Scott	Anybody have a clue/guess/insider info as to who the new CEO will be? __________________ WSM 18.5" - Broil King Signet 320B - ThermoWorks Smoke - ThermoPop - ThermaPen (Operation BBQ Ed) KCBS Certified Judge Member KCBS & GLBBQA Competition BBQ Cook !!!Welcome to the BBQ REVIVAL!!!

08-08-2019, 11:36 AM	#275
Jousting Pigs On the road to being a farker Join Date: 09-16-14 Location: Kansas City Name/Nickname : Big John	Maybe in 6 months they can get the Cooking Channel to host a reality show for the new CEO... This cluster has reassured me in my decision to not renew my membership.

08-08-2019, 02:22 PM	#281
midwest_kc is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-27-10 Location: Independence, MO Name/Nickname : Joel	Not a guess per se. I just hope it's someone that has experience promoting BBQ and comps. So, prominent organizers that have an "in" with major sponsors, someone who has a motor to go get things accomplished. The BOD and KCBS as a whole has been very reactionary over the years, and we need a proactive person to go out, bang the drum, and get people excited again. __________________ Meat Rushmore BBQ Team

08-09-2019, 08:01 AM	#283
QN is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-16-06 Location: North Alabama	Who is it? I don't do Facebook and don't see anything on the KCBS web site. __________________ Mark D. (QN) Traeger PRO SERIES 34 22" WSM 22" Weber Weber Summit SS natural gas

08-09-2019, 08:16 AM	#284
Jorge somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-23-04 Location: DFW, San AntonioTx	Emily Detwiler. Formerly with Smithfield. EDIT:Anyone that wants to check out the announcement with Greg Rempe can see it on the KCBS Facebook page without having a Facebook account or having to log in. __________________ You can't be a real country unless you have a beer and an airline - it helps if you have some kind of a football team, or some nuclear weapons, but at the very least you need a beer. --Frank Zappa Keeping Valspar in BBQ, one cook at a time. Recipient of a Huggies box! Shut up, and cook!!!!