I designed my first wood burning water smoker in 1979, then spent four years improving on the original design until I knew I had built the best barbeque smoker ever to be manufactured.  Then I started full production in 1983.  I also entered my first barbeque competition in 1983 as J R's Cook-N-Crew barbeque team.  Since that time I have won over 100 trophies and awards.  In 1986 mine was the first barbeque team to be awarded for the International Barbeque Team of the Year on the prestigious Memphis in May barbeque circuit.  My team consistently won over 500 other teams during the season to capture this award.  This is the basis for my expertise, which I will gladly share with anyone who purchases one of my cookers.

Nearly one hundred restaurants, catering services, convenience stores and fast food businesses across the country currently use a JR cooker.  All have reported a substantial increase in their barbeque sales since the purchased a JR cooker.

In August, 1989, I opened JR's Ribs restaurant in Little Rock, Arkansas.  We soon became the largest single rib buying restaurant in Arkansas, using approximately 3,000 lbs. weekly.  With the restaurant on its feet, we moved back to DeWitt, Arkansas, to devote more time to barbeque competition, barbeque equipment sales, and, most importantly, our customers.

In 1992 our barbeque competitions ended when we started the School of Southern Barbeque and traveled across the country teaching everyone from the novice to experienced chef.  This is one class you don't want to miss when it comes to your area.

If you need more information on cookers, the School of Southern Barbeque, give us a call.  Our customers keep us in the business and we listen when you talk.  If you have any questions at any time, please contact me so I may address your concerns personally.  Just dial us at 870-830-0024.  We look forward to serving you.