About Pit Boss Heroes

Ryan Sharp

Pit Boss Nation, join us in recognizing our June Pit Boss Hero of the Month: Captain Ryan Sharp!

Captain Sharp is an F-16 flight instructor pilot, 162^nd Wing, Morris Air...

Shelly Dupont

Join us in recognizing our May Pit Boss Hero of the Month, Shelly Dupont!

Jonathon Horton

We are excited to announce our April Pit Boss Hero of the Month: Sheriff Jonathon Horton!

Jonathon serves as a county sheriff in Alabama with more than a decade of experience in law...

Katie Peterson

We are excited to announce our March Pit Boss Hero of the Month: Katie Peterson!

Greg Volpe

Pit Boss Nation, please join us in recognizing our Pit Boss Hero of the Month for February: Greg Volpe!

Greg has served as a volunteer firefighter/EMT for the past 16 years and was...

Justin Scherer

Pit Boss Nation, join us in celebrating our January 2024 Hero of the Month: SMSgt Justin Scherer!

Justin serves in the 194th Wing, Washington Air National Guard. He has served for more...

Jade Dennill

We would like to recognize Jade Dennill as our Pit Boss Hero of the Month for December!

Jade is a firefighter in Victoria, B.C. and has served in this capacity for the past year, a goal he...

Brian Waite

Pit Boss Nation, please join us in celebrating our November Hero of the Month: Brian Waite!

Senior Master Sergeant Brian Waite is a Sensor Operator who has served in the U.S. Air Force for...

Christopher Guillory

We would like to recognize Christopher Guillory as our October Hero of the Month!

Christopher has served in the military for nearly 24 years and continues to do so, saying he loves his...

Gary Phillips

Join us in recognizing our Pit Boss Hero of the Month, Gary Phillips!

He’s known for his passion for serving others through his work in law enforcement and woodworking. Gary is a...

Mark Davis

We would like to recognize Lieutenant Mark Davis as our August Pit Boss Hero of the Month!

After serving as a firefighter for over 25 years, Mark is now retiring. He was nominated by his...

Kevin Cochrane

This month's Pit Boss Hero is a member of the Canadian military with more than two decades of service. Join us in recognizing our July Hero of the Month, Kevin Cochrane! Kevin has served in the...

Ronald Schott

Join us in recognizing our Pit Boss Hero of the Month for June, Ronald Schott! Ronald was assigned to the 6949th ESS at Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska from 1985 to 2004. He served as a...

Charles Carey

This month's Pit Boss Hero is a first responder with a passion for barbecue and helping others. Join us in recognizing our May Hero, Charles Carey! Charles has served the past 7 years as a...

Steven Kitchens

We would like to recognize Steven Kitchens as our April Pit Boss Hero of the Month! Steven has served for more than 12 years as Combat Engineer in the Army, currently stationed at Fort Leonard...

Katelynn Sheehan

Pit Boss Nation, please join us in celebrating our March Pit Boss Hero: Katelynn Sheehan! Katelynn is an accomplished and dedicated volunteer firefighter, NREMT, mother, and dog groomer. She was...

Ramsey Millsap

We would like to recognize TSgt. Ramsey Millsap as our January Pit Boss Hero! Ramsey recently celebrated 10 years of service as an Air National Guardsman. He began his career as an Aircraft...

James Bain

Join us in honoring our December Hero of the Month, James Bain! James is a U.S. Air Force veteran who was deployed all over the world. Following his retirement from the military, he began working...

Matt Young

Our November Pit Boss Hero of the Month has dedicated the last 18 years to serving his community as a law enforcement officer. Matt Young is a deputy for the Warrick County Sheriff's Office in...

Bill Schnippert

This month's Pit Boss Hero is an active member of Pit Boss Nation and retired law enforcement officer. Join us in thanking Bill Schnippert for his service! Bill is a retired sheriff who worked for...

James (Jay) Howell

We're proud to announce our September Hero of the Month is LTC James (Jay) Howell! Jay serves in the U.S. Army working as a Civil Affairs Planner, interacting with host nations and communities...

Charlie Lee

We are proud to announce the Pit Boss Hero of the Month is Army Veteran Charlie Lee! Charlie has lived a life of service, dedicating 30 years to serving in the Army. This includes combat tours in...

SSG Heartley

Pit Boss Nation, join us in honoring our June Hero of the Month: SSG Hartley! This hero was nominated for his selfless attitude both at work and at home. He served as an Army Ranger and...

Mario Aldaco

A career in law enforcement has been the dream of our Pit Boss Hero of the Month ever since he was a young boy. We're proud to announce Mario Aldaco of Austin, Texas, as the April Pit Boss Hero of...

Alex McKenzie

Our March Pit Boss Hero has dedicated more than 6 years to serving as a police officer in Michigan. Alex McKenzie was nominated for this honor for his selflessness both on and off duty. Becoming a...

Ben Gainer

Our February Pit Boss Hero is known for his upbeat attitude and dedication to serving his community In fact, if you were to ask those who know police officer Ben Gainer, they'd tell you his...

Melissa Jenkins

Gathering with loved ones around the grill is the favorite pastime of our January Pit Boss Hero Melissa Jenkins.

Jenkins knew she wanted to join the military her senior year of high...