Mike "Sarge" Davis

The "Sarge" occupies an inseparable part of the Mike Davis name. After spending 20 years in the army, the personal traits that advanced his military career would propel him forward in a different field. His competitive drive, determination, meticulous attention to detail, and the thrill of seeking new challenges describe not just Sergeant Davis, but also the attributes of a soon to emerge barbecue champion.

Faced with military retirement at the young age of 37, and having recently overcome cancer, Sarge happened into barbecue competition by chance. Helping out a friend at the Arkansas State Championship in 1993, he thought he was entering into "some kind of backyard deal". Instead, he entered into a passion that still defines his life today. Buy BBQ Secrets...

Below is a partial list of his team’s competition awards:

Southern Gentlemen's Culinary Society
2002 Awards
Memphis-in-May World Championship
First Place Whole Hog
Second Place Ribs

2001 Awards

Jack Daniels Cookoff
Grand Champion

First Place Whole Hog

First Place Shoulder
First Place Ribs
Arkansas State Championship
Govenor's Award
Reserve Grand Champion
First Place Whole Hog
Second Place Pork
Second Place Chicken
Fourth Place Ribs

2000 Awards
Memphis-in-May World Championship
Second Place Ribs
Tunica Rivergate Festival
Grand Champion
First Place Whole Hog

Springfield Area Rotary's Rockin' Ribs BBQ Festival
Grand Champion
First Place Whole Hog
First Place Shoulder
First Place Ribs
Batesville Ozark Hawg BBQ Championship
First Place Whole Hog
Third Place Shoulder