After much deliberation, Reynolds Kitchen announced today that their search for the Company's first ever Chief Grilling Officer ("CGO") is officially complete!

Reynolds sifted through over 9,000 applications and Kari Blanks, an Oklahoma native, stood out as a serious BBQ enthusiast with a passion for learning, traveling and of course, grilling. Here's a peek at her submission video:

Kari will be embarking on a two week journey beginning September 17 to scout out some of the best BBQ in the country. Throughout her stint as CGO, she’ll be documenting her experience, grilling techniques and recommendations with drool-worthy photos and blog posts. You can tune in to ReynoldsKitchens.com to follow Kari on her travels to Nashville, Memphis, Kansas City, Dallas and Austin.