Ron Shewchuk is a best-selling author and journalist. As chief rib-turner, he has led his Rockin' Ronnie's Butt Shredders to more competition victories than any Canadian team in the history of championship barbecue, including a stunning upset at the 2001 Oregon State Open Barbecue Championship when they became the only Canadian team to win a U.S. barbecue competition. Ron lives in North Vancouver, British Columbia.