Meet the Experts

Grills, Manufacturing, Food Science Experts, and Lifestyle Experts

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  Chef Tony Matassa

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  Tony’s relentless energy and incredible knowledge of food science originated in his family’s New Orleans restaurant. After running his own restaurant in the early 2000s, he joined BBQGuys as a jack of all trades (and master of many). Tony now has over 10 years of experience test-driving every possible type of grill, which gives him the flight hours to pilot our Grillabilities℠ series.

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  Grill Master Randy

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  Randy has a passion for food and family. Prior to joining BBQGuys, he spent 5 years as the Head Steak Chef at Baton Rouge’s legendary Ruffino’s restaurant and 3 years creating almost-too-pretty-to-eat prepared meals for Whole Foods. Although he started on the customer service team, Randy now shares his culinary expertise as our resident Grill Master and recipe creator.

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  Marc Broussard

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  Going on his 17^th year with BBQGuys, Marc knows the outdoor living business from top to bottom. Whether you want to know about the components of a luxury outdoor kitchen or a portable smoker built for tailgating, he’s a reliable resource for information about building materials, engineering, and functionality.

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  Cullen Boudreaux

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  Living the life of a working mom and wife who loves to entertain outdoors, Cullen's illustrious career experience ranges from producing memorable events for museums and breweries to over 10 years in stationery and gift design. After leading the BBQGuys' rebrand through a merger of 4 websites, her talent for spotting trends continues to serve her well as Creative Director and leader of the BBQGuys Content Team.

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  Erin Hopson

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  As an 8-year BBQGuys veteran and customer service ace, Erin is the perfect fit to lead our outdoor kitchen design team. She gradually shifted from sales team leader to full-time designer starting in 2013, building an expert team along the way. Erin designs outdoor kitchens like others solve puzzles, turning stray bits of information into tangible, enjoyable spaces for customers.