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Old 08-10-2022, 12:50 PM   #1
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Default KCBS Announces Rod Gray as new CEO

I saw this on twitter and thought I'd share here. I haven't received an email or anything from KCBS yet (and then 3 minutes later, I get the email in my inbox ).

https://kcbs.us/news_manager.php?page=17743

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Kansas City, MO (August 10, 2022) The Kansas City Barbeque Society, an international authority on all things barbeque, today named Rod Gray as Chief Executive Officer of the organization. Only the fourth person in this role since its inception in 1986, Gray will begin his employment at KCBS on August 15.

Gray, a lifetime member of the organization and Certified Barbeque Judge, has more than 20 years of experience in the barbeque industry. His time as a competitor, instructor and ambassador of barbeque, including having earned the organization’s pinnacle achievement of National Team of the Year, will lend to his success in the role. Gray’s professional experiences also include introducing a line of barbeque products to the retail food industry, negotiating and garnering national sponsorships, and demonstrating strong leadership, management, and marketing skills.

Stan Dobosenski, President of the KCBS Board of Directors, said Gray’s selection as CEO ultimately came down to his depth of experience and knowledge of the organization and industry. “We believe his business and leadership experience make Rod a good fit, and he will help continue our post pandemic revitalization and growth,” Dobosenski said. “This was not an easy decision but we feel confident in it and we’re excited for the future of KCBS.”

Gray said he is eager to be joining the KCBS team. “I look forward to what I expect will be a challenging and rewarding undertaking, and to giving back to an organization that has done so much for my barbeque career,” he said. “Helping shape the future of competition barbeque as KCBS continues to grow and flourish here and abroad makes this position very appealing to me.”

Board of Directors President, Stan Dobosenski may be reached at [email protected] for questions.
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Old 08-10-2022, 02:36 PM   #2
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I was just reading the announcement in my inbox. I like Rod and I think that this is a good choice. The guy knows the industry and the organization very well.
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I was just reading the announcement in my inbox. I like Rod and I think that this is a good choice. The guy knows the industry and the organization very well.

I agree. Solid choice
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I like Rod. Think he'll do great.

What happened to Emily? I was just watching her on BBQ USA
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I like Rod. Think he'll do great.

What happened to Emily? I was just watching her on BBQ USA
She definitely isn't a very eloquent public speaker.
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Old 08-10-2022, 05:06 PM   #6
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I like Rod. Think he'll do great.

What happened to Emily? I was just watching her on BBQ USA
No reason was given, but she resigned to pursue other things. An email was sent out wishing her well in her future endeavors and that was about it, probably 3-4 weeks ago.
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I like this move!
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Good choice for the organization as a whole.

Rod has been a great ambassador of the sport for many years.

He and his wife are lovely people on top of that.
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What happened to Emily? I was just watching her on BBQ USA
Emily was on The BBQ Central Show last week (8/2/22) and announced that she accepted an Executive Director position with Associated Wholesale Grocers.
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I think Rod is going to do a great job.

Congrats!
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