Smoke It Up BBQ is owned and Operated by Jeff Mattox and his wife Tonya. Jeff is a licensed Pit Master, a certified BBQ Judge, a member of the Kansas City BBQ Society and an active, award winning member of Northwest BBQ Association. (add link) It all starts as a hobby that has led to a very fun and exciting way to show his love for great barbecue. After Jeff realized that his love for barbecue was not just a passing phase he decided to pursue and prefect it.