The National BBQ Association (NBBQA, NBBQA.org) announced its 2015 Board of Directors at its annual conference held recently in Nashville. Kell Phelps, editor of the National BBQ News and Douglas resident, was elected to serve a two-year term. The organization is committed to promoting the business of BBQ and supporting members as they operate restaurants, catering companies, spice and rub companies and BBQ supply operations.
Newly-elected president Linda Orrison says the membership will benefit from the skills and insights from the industry pros serving on the board who come from a range of backgrounds and diverse geography.
“This is a vibrant organization filled with talented professionals doing great things in the industry,” said Orrison. “The NBBQA is where passion meets professionalism, and I look forward to working with the board to further the interests of the organization and help our members capitalize on the increasing popularity of barbecue.”
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