About

Welcome to Flat Iron Pits:

A culinary venture founded by both Joe Moon and Reid Maulsby. Our journey begins at the crossroads of engineering precision and culinary passion, where innovation meets the art of BBQ smoking.

Flat Iron Pits is the culmination of Joe and Reid's shared vision for the perfect BBQ smoker—a vision that marries decades of engineering expertise and a relentless drive for excellence. Together, they've crafted smokers that excel in heat and smoke distribution, ensuring every cook is a masterpiece.

  • Joe Moon

    FOUNDER | PRINCIPLE R&D ENGINEER

    Joseph Moon, Founder and Principal R&D Engineer for Flat Iron Pits, brings a wealth of experience and a relentless pursuit of excellence to the world of BBQ smokers. With a background in engineering and a history of adaptability forged through military service, Joseph possesses a unique ability to engineer solutions that redefine the BBQ experience.

    Drawing from his diverse experiences, Joseph approaches smoker design with a deep understanding of complex systems and meticulous attention to detail. His innovative spirit is a driving force behind our smokers' precision in heat and smoke distribution.

    Joseph's commitment to pushing boundaries and his unwavering dedication to precision engineering are evident in the Mark I, and in the future Mark II, Mark III, and Mark IV smokers. Each model reflects his passion for innovation and functionality, promising BBQ enthusiasts a world-class experience where every cook is a masterpiece.

  • Reid Maulsby

    FOUNDER | CEO FOOD & MARKETING

    Reid Maulsby, a visionary Founder & CEO of Flat Iron Pits, brings nearly two decades of enterprise data, engineering, and solution design experience to the world of barbecue innovation. Like Mr. Moon, Reid is a passionate guardian of our company's product vision, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of the BBQ smoker industry.

    With an innate ability to engineer solutions and a relentless passion for problem-solving, Reid leads the charge in research and development at Flat Iron Pits. He places a strong emphasis on maintaining our leading edge and constantly innovating new solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers.

    Reid's expertise extends across multiple domains, including data conversion, account planning, project management, and native and web application development. His journey in technology began at the early age of 13, sparking a lifelong zeal for using technology to solve real-world challenges. This drive led him to study Computer Information Systems at Colorado State University.

    With Reid at the helm, Flat Iron Pits is dedicated to a future of innovation and excellence, ensuring that every BBQ enthusiast can experience the pinnacle of smoking perfection.

Design and Build Process:

At Flat Iron Pits, we meticulously engineer and handcraft top-of-the-line BBQ smokers. Our design and build process blends cutting-edge engineering precision with artisan craftsmanship, resulting in smokers that not only look stunning but also deliver unparalleled performance.

The Cook Process:

We are passionate about perfecting the art of smoking. Our smokers are designed to excel in heat and smoke distribution, ensuring that every cook is consistent, flavorful, and hassle-free. With Flat Iron Pits, you'll experience the joy of creating mouthwatering BBQ dishes with ease and precision.

“When it's all about that perfect cook, there's no pit like Flat Iron Pits. Consistency, flavor, and excellence – every time, every bite..”

— A Person…