Richard W. McPeake

Richard McPeake (a.k.a Educator of "Que")

* Professional chef of over 40 years.

* BBQ PitMaster for 35 years.

* Graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, in Hyde Park, New York.

* Currently is a Chef Instructor at Kansas City Kansas Community College

* 2016 ACF Kansas City Chapter Chef of the Year

* 2016 Henry M. Louis Outstanding Faculty Award (KCKCC)

* Chef Instructor at the Culinary Center of Kansas City (Midwest Barbecue Institute)

* Taught over 1300 classes to 22,000 students in the Art of Smoking and Grilling

* Developed over 30 restaurant concepts in his career

* Past Grand Champion of American Royal, plus 7 First Place Finishes at the American Royal!

* 2008 American Culinary Federation President's Gold Medal

* Member of the KCBS