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First Responder Support Team is a 501c3 that provides support to local law enforcement, fire, emergency medical, military, veterans, linemen and their families. At just under one year old, this team has responded to hundreds of mental health, financial crises and referral needs for these heroes they call family. Eric Hoffman is the Executive Director, and as a veteran with nearly 25 years of military service, he knows all too well that finding help can be hard to ask for and the programs difficult to navigate. That’s why he created this nonprofit to truly help the helpers.

Beau Hays is the co-founder of BeauxJax Crafthouse, Frozen Pirogue, Chef's Table by BeauxJax, Hurricane Alley LIVE and East Bank Mafia. Starting from a food truck in 2015, Beau and his partners have created multiple restaurants and venues, which have transitioned into a full scale entertainment district in the heart of Northwest Louisiana.

Nate Edwards specializes in Health and Fitness Promotions for the Department of Defense. He has also set world records for weighted pull-ups and is a world champion Jiu Jitsu competitor.

Renowned tequila enthusiasts join forces to enjoy some of the best Mexican spirits.

Tim Paulin is the Executive Director of BNI Louisiana and Mississippi. Tim has been married to his wife, Liz, for 28 years and they have twin 16 year olds. He enjoys outdoor activities, good food and great bourbon.

Dr. John Bienvenu is a board certified gastroenterologist and partner at GastroIntestinal Specialists. He performs general and advanced endoscopic procedures, and has a clinic located in Bossier City, Louisiana where he sees patients with diverse GI problems. Dr. Bienvenu is a proud graduate of Caddo Magnet High and is a strong supporter of the cities of Shreveport/Bossier City where he works and lives.

Charles Brickett and Martin Merriman are the owners of CalTex Barbecue. From Charles grilling up stuff in his dad’s back yard in Waskom, Texas to Martin cooking up for his family and friends in Southern California, the two have been dialing in their skills for years. They started with pop-ups at The Seventh Tap in Shreveport, Louisiana and recently took home People’s Choice Champion in the EBM Backyard Smokeout 2024. Now they’re getting ready to put a food trailer on the road. These two are bringing some of the best barbecue around to the SBC by adding a Mexican twist to Texas style barbecue.

Daryl Walker, aka "Sweetie," is the owner and pitmaster of Sweetie's Bar-B-Q. Sweetie has been barbequing since his early teens and in the kitchen with his parents since he was a young boy, preparing food for large family gatherings, church events, and much more. In January 2022, Sweetie & his wife, Trisha "The Boss," started Sweetie's Bar-B-Q Food Truck and began selling food 2 days a week while still working full-time jobs as a General Contractor & Mental Health Therapist. Quickly realizing how much they loved feeding people and how much people loved the food they were eating, Sweetie's Bar-B-Q decided to give it a go on their first brick-and-mortar take-out restaurant. Sweetie has been traveling all over the country competing and winning BBQ competitions almost every weekend, chasing the dream to become a World Champion.

Jason Brady is an entrepreneur, former restaurateur and leader in the food and wine industry. He started Wine Country Bistro and Bottle Shops, Southern Fork Catering and Parish Taceaux under Jason Brady Restaurant Group. He is now in Commercial and Land Real estate with Vintage Realty and Vintage Land Group. He believes in local and continues to educate and promote local sourcing and support.

Steven Kennedy, the founder of Steve’s Snaketuary, is a Certified Master Herpetologist, National Wildlife Control Operator, Firefighter and Advanced EMT. Steve's Snaketuary’s mission is to eliminate fear through education and bring peace through rescue. They rescue snakes out of homes and businesses, take in pet reptiles that people can no longer take care of and do educational presentations with snakes and reptiles.