Tim Mikeska

January 1, 2020 Tim Mikeska is CEO of Mikeska's Bar-B-Q Inc. and owns Mikeska Brands. Raised in Taylor Texas, and son of Rudy and Joy Mikeska, Tim learned to cook at an early age and grew up making sausage and catering Texas Bar-B-Q with his father. Tim has served US Presidents, US Congress, Texas Governors, British Royalty, Texas Legislature, actors and famous musicians throughout the United States. He has also served his Texas Bar-B-Q in England, Germany, Bosnia, and Canada. Tim has been featured on the Food Network's Food Nations program with Chef Bobby Flay, The Travel Channel with Andrew Zimmern, the CBS Early Show, PBS Emmy Award Documentary.. "Masters of Texas Barbecue" and 4 books about Texas Bar-B-Q. Some of Tim's proudest moments were traveling to Bosnia to serve his Bar-B-Q to U.S. Peacekeepers on July 4th and to Texas Task Force One upon their return from New York and rescue operations at the World Trade Center. He also served the 4th Infantry Division upon their return to Texas after capturing Saddam Hussein and donated a feast for over 3,000 Texas National Guard Soldiers and their families upon their return from active duty in Europe. For these accomplishments, Tim received the prestigious "Texas Eagle Award" from the Texas Military Forces and "The Seven Seals Award" from the United States Military representing all seven branches of the US military forces. Tim has focused his future business with his popular Mikeska Brands USDA Certified Smoked Meats currently in 21 U.S. States. Complete Biography: Biography Tim Mikeska's paternal grandparents, Mikeska and Valis, immigrated from the old Czech land of Moravia in the 1880's. His maternal great grandparents, Marshall and Hood, came to Texas many years before. Their history dates back to the 16th century in America. The Mikeska Family had 9 children who were all raised in the Taylor Texas area. They went on to make history as "The First Family of Texas Barbecue" Being the son of Rudy and Joy Marshall Mikeska allowed Tim to learn a whole host of skills. Butchery, BBQ and Catering from his dad, and Food Service, Cooking and Golf from his mom. In 2010 Tim qualified for the PGA Bridgestone Senior Series profession golf tour. In 2015, Tim Mikeska was inducted into the Meat Cutters Club of America Hall of Fame. Personal... I do love my community and I care about it's residents. My Paramedic and Fire Fighting background show a resolve in protecting my fellow Taylorites. Since 1978, I have seen many of my fellow citizens personal tragedies and many triumphs. In 1980, as one of the first Paramedics in Williamson County, I founded the East Williamson County Emergency Care Team to help speed up the care of the injured in the Taylor area. In 1979, I started my association with the the Taylor Volunteer Fire Department. I have held the offices of Secretary, Training Officer, Vice President, Lieutenant, Captain, Assistant Chief, and Chief of the Taylor Fire District. In 1981, I began teaching Emergency Medical Services Courses as a course coordinator/examiner with the Texas Dept. of Health and Temple College. The last 41 years of my life has been dedicated to service to my community. I enjoyed being an elected Councilmember representing all of Taylor.... I love Taylor, my home town. EDUCATION: 1st through 8th Grade St. Mary's Parochial School Graduate Taylor High School Graduate Temple College - Scott & White Paramedic School Graduate Texas A&M Municipal Fireman's Training School Graduate USCG Licensed Sea Academy, Captain - Master 100 Tons PAST AFFILIATIONS: 1979 - 1989 Founder and Former President and Board Chairman of the East Williamson County Emergency Care Team 1979 - 1990 Certified EMT-Paramedic, Texas Department of Health 1979 - 1985 Field Paramedic Williamson County Emergency Medical Services 1980 - 1990 E.M.S. Instructor/Examiner with The Texas Department of Health 1980 - 1990 Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instructor/Examiner 1980 - 1985 Instructor of Vocational EMT-Paramedic Programs, Temple College 1983 Member of the E.M.S. State Legislative Council (wrote the first laws governing EMS in Texas) 1995 - 2003 Assistant Chief, Taylor Vol. Fire Department 1983 - 1986 Board Member of the Taylor Conservation and Heritage Society 1982 - 1985 Director and President of the Taylor Chamber of Commerce Charter Member of the Texas E.M.S. Instructors Society Founding Member of The Texas Association of Emergency Medical Technicians 3 Term President, 3 Term Treasurer of East Williamson Unit, American Cancer Society 1985 - 1988 Teacher of Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD) St. Mary's Catholic Church 1986 - 1989 Teacher of Baptismal Preparation Class for Parents and Godparents at St. Mary's Catholic Church Former Eucharistic Minister, St. Mary's Catholic Church Pflugerville School District, MEN, Mentoring-Educating-Nurturing, Certified Mentor Former Board Member and Secretary of the Williamson County Board of Health Former 4 Term Chairman, 4 Term Vice Chairman of the Taylor Airport Advisory Board 6 Terms as Commissioner of Grand Juries, for Williamson County District Judges, Lott, Carter and Stubblefield 2 Terms Special Zoning Board, City of Taylor Texas 2002-2005, City Councilmember, City of Taylor At-Large Retired President and CEO of Rudy Mikeska's Bar-B-Q Inc. Retired Partner, Turkey Creek Farms Inc. Former Advisory Board Member of Bank of the West Former Advisory Board Member of First Interstate Texas Bank PGA of America, Southern Texas Region Professional Tour Member, Bridgestone Senior Golf Series CURRENT AFFILIATIONS: Chairman of the Board, Mikeska's Bar-B-Q Inc. Member, George Bush Presidential Library Foundation Member, Taylor High School Ex-Students Association Member, Cessna Pilots Association Member, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Member, Mooney Airplane Pilots Association Member, National Association of Boards of Health Member, Helicopter Club of America Member, Texas Municipal League Member, Association of Mayors and Councilmembers Member, International Council of Shopping Centers Member, The Butchers Guild Member, Master Butcher, Meat Cutters Club of America and "Hall of Fame" 2016 Inductee President, CEO Mustang Creek Golf Course, Taylor Golf Course Inc. Owner and Chief Pilot, Mikeska Aerial Systems Photographer, Mikeska Photography USCG Captain - Master, Mikeska Coastal Services FIRE SERVICE CERTIFICATIONS & AFFILIATIONS: Certified Firefighter, Advanced, Texas State Fireman's & Fire Marshals Association Firefighter I and II, Chief Officer Certifications 1984 Master Operator and Instructor, Hurst "Jaws of Life" Rescue Tools Extrication Instructor, Texas Department of Health Advanced Incident Command Operations, Texas A&M TEEX Service Certified Weather Spotter, Project SkyWarn, National Weather Service 26+ Year Member of the Taylor Volunteer Fire Department Having Held These Offices: Secretary, Vice President, Training Officer, Lieutenant, Captain, and Assistant Chief EOC Operations Officer, City of Taylor Retired Chief, Taylor Fire District Former Vice President, Williamson County Fire Chiefs Association Member, International Association of Fire Chiefs Member, Texas Fire Chiefs Association Member, Volunteer Chief Officers Association Member, National EMS Pilots Association Incorporated and Director/Officer Friendship Vol. Fire Department Former Williamson County Task Force 24 Resource Coordination Duty Officer Former Member, Williamson County Weapons of Mass Destruction Task Force Incident Command for Volunteer Water Rescue, Hurricane Harvey, Houston, Katy, and Cypress Texas AWARDS: "American Legion Award" 1973, St. Mary's Catholic School "Balfour Leadership Award", 1978, Taylor High School "Danforth Award" 1978 Taylor High School "Mr. Taylor High School", 1978, Taylor High School "Firefighter Instructors Award" 1984 Texas A&M University Fireman's Training School "1984, Who's Who Outstanding Young Men of America "Outstanding Firefighter", 1984 Taylor Fire Department "Past Presidents Award", 1985 Taylor Chamber of Commerce Honorary Chapter Farmer, Taylor FFA-4H "Nat Henderson Lifetime Achievement Award" Taylor International Barbecue Cookoff "Founders Dedication & Support Award" 1992 East Williamson County Emergency Care Team "Legislative Support Award", 1993, McDonalds Restaurants "Outstanding Texas Family Business Award", 1996 Baylor University "1997 Citizen of the Year Award" Williamson County EMS "Seven Seals Award", 1998, by the National Committee for Employer Support of the National Guard and Reserve "Outstanding Landing Zone Operations", 2000 Scott & White Hospital Medevac "2000 Bosnia Participation Award", National Guard Association of Texas "2001 Texas Eagle Award" for outstanding support of the reserve Components in Texas Awarded by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Committee 2003 2 - Emmy Awards, Masters of Texas Barbecue, Documentary of Cultural Significance and Videography 2004 Commissioner of Barbecue, State of Texas, Office of the Governor City of Taylor Service Award, Taylor City Council Emcee Award, Kentucky State BBQ Festival 2017, Masters Panel, National Barbecue Association Meat Cutters Club of America, "Hall of Fame" 2017 Chairman's Award, Taylor Chamber of Commerce FESTIVAL HOST AND MARKETING AFFILIATIONS: 1978 - 2005... 2014-2018 Taylor International Barbecue Cookoff. Chief Judge and Judge host. Windy City BBQ Classic. Chicago Illinois. Stage Host, Emcee and Food Inspector Kentucky State BBQ Festival. BBQ Judge, Stage Host, Emcee, and Online Marketing Windy City Smokeout. Chicago Illinois. Pitmaster Support and Food Supplier Celebrity Judge, Bacon Fest, Texas Hill Country StompNholler Festival, Cofounder Taylor Texas Steak Cookoff Association, Certified Judge and Event Promoter FLYING AFFILIATIONS: FAA Certified Pilot......Airplane and Helicopter FAI General Aviation Commission Certified Flight Crew Federation Aeronautique International Sporting License 1992 Sponsor and Pilot of the World Helicopter Championships in Swindon England 1994 Field Judge....Precision Flying, United States Helicopter Championships in Las Vegas, Nevada Volunteer Search and Rescue Pilot EMS/Fire Rescue Fixed Wing and Rotorcraft Pilot Hurricane Rita, Katrina and Relief Supply and Support Pilot Hurricane Harvey Incident Command Animal Rescue, West and Southwest Sector FAA Certified Commercial Unmanned Aerial Systems Pilot Texas Parks and Wildlife Aerial Wildlife Management Commercial Permit Federal Communications Commission Licenses General Mobile Radio Service GMRS WQYJ-877 Aircraft Station License (2) N21F N9653Q Marine Ship Station License (2) "Meggie Rae" "CzechMates" TV and MEDIA APPEARANCES Food Network with Chef Bobby Flay FoodNations CBS Early Show 2003 Memorial Day Special Masters of Texas Barbecue, Emmy Award Winning Documentary KLAS TV Morning Show The Travel Channel, Texas Episode with Chef Andrew Zimmern Keye-TV Austin Texas Kxan-TV Austin Texas ABC7Chicago Texas Monthly Texas BBQ Featured Pitmaster 5 Books about Texas Barbecue The Masters Panel, NBBQA NOTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS Delivered 2 newborns and assisted in delivery of 5 newborns as a EMT-Paramedic Taught CPR Lifesaver classes to over 1,000 residents of Taylor Texas Traveled to Bosnia to serve a Bar-B-Q to U.S. Peacekeepers on July 4th Used both Fixed Wing Aircraft, and Helicopter to support Fire, Rescue and Recovery Operations Was one of the first First Responders to use Digital Marine Sonar Technology in Lake Rescue and Recovery Operations Donated and Served a Texas BBQ for Texas Task Force 1 upon their return from New York and rescue operations at the World Trade Center. Secured from Williamson County Texas and personally funded a VHF/UHF Repeater Remote Mobile Command Center Served 4th Infantry Division upon their return to Texas after capturing Saddam Hussein Donated a feast for over 3,000 Texas National Guard Soldiers and their families upon their return from active duty in Bosnia. Donated, Directed and Distributed 300 Automatic External Defibrillators, Joy A. Mikeska Foundation. Along with his son, Timothy Mikeska, opened Seton Medical Center, Williamson Survivor, Renal Cell Carcinoma, Melanoma PERSONAL: 3 Incredibly Talented Children 3 Grandchildren Lifetime Resident of Taylor Lifetime Member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Taylor Texas