Cayley Armstrong - Marketing Coordinator
Hi, I'm Cayley Armstrong, Marketing Coordinator for Cookshack. I'm originally from Alberta, Canada, but I migrated south to Oklahoma for University (Go Pokes!). When I graduated from OSU in 2005 I found my dream job at Cookshack, and have been SmartSmoking ever since. I now love barbecue and smoked foods, and I enjoy tinkering with new recipes on my Smokette on the weekends, most recently with a variety of game meat provided by my boyfriend. One of my favorite things is hearing our customers success stories, so keep them coming!
I'm known for my: Hawaiian-Style Jalapeno Poppers and Balsamic Orange Backstrap
Direct press/media requests to Cayley.
Heather Chavez - Trade Show Coordinator
Hi! I am Heather Chavez, I have been with Cookshack since 2005. I am the Trade Show Coordinator and I assist with customer service and sales. I enjoy talking to all our customers when they call to reorder supplies. I live in Ponca City, OK with my husband and son.
I'm known for my: Smoked Kabobs, Smoked Spare Ribs, and Smoked Brisket
Terri Gordon - Sales Assistant
Hi, I'm Terri Gordon. I have worked here at Cookshack since 1995 and love everything about my job, especially the ability to assist people with getting a Cookshack smoker that will help make their business a success!!! I live in Ralston, OK with my wonderful husband and three beautiful children.
I'm known for my: Baked Beans, Pork Butt, and Pork Spare Ribs
Karen Hoogendoorn - Residential Sales
Hello! I'm Karen Hoogendoorn and I'm proud to be part of the Cookshack Nation. I've been with Cookshack since 1985. I love my AmeriQue smoker and before that I used a Smokette for 19 years. My family thinks it's Christmas every time I open the door and pull out their favorite smoked food. My husband loves to fish, so you can imagine the great smoked salmon, trout, walleye, crappie, and striper we smoke in our AmeriQue. I enjoy answering questions about our Cookshack products, especially about the consumer smokers, it's so much fun using our smokers and to top it off what a great finished product. I have two children, a son in his last year in college and a daughter who has completed her second year in college. Look forward to hearing from you!
I'm known for my: Smoked Spaghetti, Smoked Pizza, Smoked Salmon, and Smoked Meatloaf
Monica Soutter - Database Administrator
Jim Linnebur - Production Manager
Bill Vice - Customer Service
Ed "Fast Eddy" Maurin - Fast Eddy's by Cookshack Design and Development
Hello, I'm Fast Eddy and I live in the heartland of BBQ, Kansas City, MO. I'm a retired KCMO fire fighter and my passion has been BBQ cooking since 1986 when I cooked at my first American Royal cook off. I became interested in cooking with wood pellets in 1990 and went on to market with my own design of a smoker oven using pellets in 1998. I have traveled many places in the world cooking BBQ and am always searching for new and better ways to improve on the Best BBQ in the world, ours! I enjoy the interaction with customers and hearing the success stories of their wins at cook offs and the long lines that extend out the doors of the restaurants. I've been married 28 years and have one son and two gorgeous grand daughters.
Tracie Pendergraft - Accounts Payable
Hi I’m Tracie Pendergraft, I do Accounts Payable and I am also the one who answers the phone when you call us. I have been with the company for just over a year now, and I plan on being here for quite awhile, everyone here makes you feel like part of the family. I have been married for 25 years, and my husband was a welder for Cookshack for many years. We have two wonderful children, our daughter has been married for a year, and our son is in high school.
Stuart Powell - CEO
As CEO, my goal is for every customer to have a great experience with Cookshack. We do our best to bring you the best smoking equipment on the market, and the accessories, spices, sauces, and woods to help you accomplish what you want, whether you are a backyard barbecuer, a commercial operation, or a competitor.
John Shiflet - Sales Manager
I work hard to be the bbq and meat business person that will help you solve your problems, and I will tell you whether or not a Cookshack smoker is the right choice for you. I enjoy hearing about your success with our smokers; my mission is to help you become successful. I have worked for Cookshack since 1985. I like to spend time working and walking through life with my family and friends.
Vickie Thomas - Accounts Receivable
Hello, I am Vickie Thomas. I am the Accounts Receivable Clerk. I have been a team member of Cookshack, Inc. since December, 1992. I am the one you can complain to if your account is not correct and up to date. I love my job at Cookshack. My favorite pastimes are reading, listening to country music, especially the classics, and bootscooting (dancing to country music). I have one daughter, son-in-law, and one adorable grandson, who reside in California.