Jeff Slankard is a teacher with a Masters Degree in Education from The University of Texas at Austin. He enjoys BBQ and all that goes with it. With over 30 years of experience at the smoker and the grill, Jeff (Hipshot) has a unique perspective on creating original recipes. Although technically an amature hobbyist, he has created a website dedicated to the thrill of the grill and the creation of Q. original-bbq.com