OUR STORY

Our Story

Learn about Proud Souls and what keeps us 'fired up' every day!

Proud Souls Barbecue & Provisions - Our Story

You might think barbecue is about grilling outside. And, yeah, it is.

But it’s also about something more, at least to the guys behind Proud Souls Barbecue & Provisions.

When you’re sitting outside on a Saturday afternoon and you smell that smell. The signal that dinner is cooking, friends and family are gathering, and fun is about to be served. Because barbecue isn’t just about the food. It’s about that moment in your life when you can stop and savor bites, friends, family and stories old and new.

We’ve been happily doing that for years at Proud Souls, and want you to feel that same happiness. Cooking great food nourishes more than just your body, it becomes part of your soul.

We’re also here to tell you a secret: you don’t have to be a professional to enjoy the fruits (or meats) of your labor. Even if you’ve never touched a spare rib or built a fire, we can help. Proud Souls Barbecue & Provisions has everything from cookers to spices and all the good eats in between. We’ll set you up for your first ever smoked brisket or help you hone your pulled pork game for your next tailgate.

Our retail stores contain the most extensive selection of barbecue supplies and products in Colorado and Kansas City all under one roof. Some hard-to-find, all hard to beat.

And beyond all the stuff, we know our stuff. With years of experience in our own backyards, professional Kansas City Barbecue Society competitions and catering, we’re here to answer any questions you might have. We even offer classes to help improve your skills, and we'll likely hook you up with some free samples from time to time.

So come visit us in our specialty shop for all things barbecue, online or in-store. We’re award winners, meat eaters and expert smokers and we’re excited to share that knowledge with you.

Our Team

Tony Roberts

Founder & Chief BBQ Officer

Tony has a passion for barbecue and everything that goes along with it; the joy of good food, family, friends and fun memories. This passion led to his founding the award-winning Proud Souls competitive barbecue team in 2014. This hobby quickly turned into a business, becoming a sought-after catering operation and now a brick-and-mortar barbecue supply store.

MEET TONY
Dan Casey

Partner & Chief Outdoor Living & Events Officer

Dan is the Proud Souls “jack of all trades”. He has a passion for adventure and giving back to the community. He’s taught thousands of volunteers how to build playgrounds, been a volunteer firefighter, and traveled all over the world.
MEET DAN
Chris Webb

Partner & Chief Operations Officer

Chris brings many years of experience in the BBQ industry as well as a passion for educating people in the art of BBQ.
As an Army veteran, Chris' travels have allowed him to experience a wide range of flavor profiles and cooking techniques that he is excited to share with whoever will listen.

MEET CHRIS

Colorado

Adam McNelley

General Manager & Sales Consultant

Nashville, Tennessee was the birthplace for Adam. Having deep southern roots, Adam was raised in Littleton, Colorado around the dinner table enjoying family and home style cooking. Camp fires, dutch ovens, and cast iron was what ignited his palate and interest for outdoor cooking.
MEET ADAM
Jacob Gavin

General Manager & Sales Consultant

Jacob’s love for barbecue started at a young age when he and his family would stop in for post baseball game meals at Lexington BBQ back in North Carolina. Growing up in Charlotte, North Carolina, Jacob had the pleasure of indulging in both the eastern and western North Carolina BBQ styles.
MEET JACOB
Jonathon Indermuehle

Sales Consultant

Jonathon, often referred to around the shop as "Carlos," started his BBQ adventure more than a decade ago, however did not start honing the craft until recent years through competition on the KCBS circuit.
MEET JONATHON
Tres Morley

Sales Consultant

Tres Morley is a born and raised Colorado native. Tres has always had a passion for cooking and BBQ. After 20 years in Real Estate, Tres decided it was time for his love of BBQ to be more than just a hobby. Tres loves cooking for his family and friends, trying new recipes and cooking styles. Whether he is cooking over the fire for his friends at a campground or on his smoker in the backyard, Tres is happiest when he is cooking.
MEET TRES
Emery Fellows

Sales Consultant

Emery is a Denver Native who recently joined the Proud Souls Barbecue team after retiring from the Healthcare Industry. Emery's love of BBQ started over 25 years ago, he enjoys cooking for his family and friends and trying new barbeque techniques.
MEET EMERY
Hal Arundale

Sales Consultant

Originally from the Chicago and Indianapolis areas Hal moved to the Evergreen area for his high school years and never left Colorado. Graduating from Mesa State College in 1994 Hal spent over 25 years working in IT for various companies. His passion for BBQ began over a decade ago when he purchased a small pellet cooker and started to make BBQ in his backyard.
MEET HAL
Paul Flynn

Sales Consultant

Paul is an avid home cook and has always been the first to volunteer to grill at gatherings - this started years ago in Ft. Collins when he would be responsible for the family get togethers flame touched goodness. He loves charcoal live fire cooking and has done so for over 15 years - if he doesn't use a grill daily it's because he’s not near one.
MEET PAUL
Peter Stephani

Delivery, Maintenance, and Assembly Technician

Peter is a Colorado native who always has had an appreciation for bbq. His appreciation grew even more after being stationed in North Carolina with the Marines and having bbq parties almost every weekend with the troops. He loves travelling and has a broad palate and passion for cuisine having lived for 2 years in Barcelona. He is always looking for something new to add to his repertoire and cook book.
MEET PETER

Kansas City

Kim Groneman

General Manager - Kansas City

Kim has been part of the Kansas City BBQ Community for over 25 years. Wearing lots of hats - An award winning competitive cook; a business owner helping her husband teach outdoor cooking and creating a successful line of BBQ Products; and supporting her community by donating her time and BBQ skills for charities and causes throughout the city and country.
MEET KIM
Richard Fergola

Director of Marketing & Public Relations

Richard's journey into the world of BBQ began in the kitchen learning how to prepare family favorites with his Mom and Grandmother. Today he still carries on the family secrets and has found a way to stay true to his roots. His love of Italian food opened the door and led him to his current obsession with smoke and fire.
MEET RICHARD
Trevor Guilfoil

Lead Delivery Driver/Service Technician

Trevor is a KC native and grew up eating all of the great BBQ bites that Kansas City has to offer. Trevor has a vast background in warehouse management and truck driving. He grew up playing many different sports and is a diehard Chiefs fan.
MEET TREVOR
Al McSparin

Lead Sales Consultant/Outdoor Living Expert

Al is originally from Northern Illinois but has called Kansas City home for over 35 years. Al and his brothers got the BBQ bug in 1990, while guests to what the “old timers” in the Kansas City BBQ Society called Spring Training. The boys cooked their first contest in 1991. The following 30 years of cooking provided amazing memories including cooking for John Madden, garnering a chapter in his cookbook “Ultimate Tailgating”.
MEET AL