July 17th | Navigating Successful Shipping

Meet the Presenter | Erin Malzer

Erin Malzer has had a dream of working in marketing her whole life. She pursued her dream at Nebraska Wesleyan University by achieving a degree in Business Administration and Communication. She has over 20 years of marketing experience with companies such as MDS Pharma Services, NSCA Certification Commission, GROW Nebraska, Nebraska Digital, and Fat Boy Hickman’s BBQ which she purchased with her husband in 2013. Together her and Kirk have expanded their BBQ rub and sauce business to sell in grocery stores in 42 states. For their business, Erin focuses on eCommerce and design … and less on the “BBQ” portion.

In her spare time Erin enjoys spending time with her family and two sons, photography, Dodgers baseball, gardening and traveling.

Meet the Presenter | Kirk Malzer

Kirk, also known as “BBQ Kirk,” graduated from the University of Texas – San Antonio with a degree in Business Administration. He spent a good portion of his career in regional management for Best Buy, as well as other retail stores including Cellular One and Lowe’s. He also spent time in the mortgage industry.

In 2013, he and his wife Erin purchased Fat Boy Hickman’s BBQ. They have expanded their line of BBQ rubs and sauces to sell in grocery stores in 42 states across the United States.

In his spare time Kirk enjoys time with his family and two sons, coaching Trap for Pius X high school, hunting, traveling, and competing in steak competitions.