Expert Pitmaster & Backyard BBQ Instructor
Ron Dimpflmaier, aka Captain Ron, is a backyard BBQ enthusiast turned full-time grill master, known for his bold, creative approach to outdoor cooking.
What started with a birthday gift—a Big Green Egg—quickly became a full-blown passion that’s now a thriving career. As a proud member of #BGETeamGreen and FOGO Charcoal’s official pitmaster, Ron shares his grilling expertise with fans across YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook (@cptnron302), inspiring thousands of home cooks and pitmasters alike. From smoked meats to grilled desserts, there’s nothing Ron won’t try on one of his seven Big Green Eggs. He now produces weekly videos for FOGO Charcoal’s YouTube channel, writes for GrillGirl.com, and appears at BBQ events nationwide. A 2025 VLFWF Food & Wine Champion, Ron brings flavor, fire, and fun to everything he does, proving that backyard BBQ dreams really can come true.
