Founded in 2012 by husband and wife team, Terri and Tim Scheer, Gateway Drum Smokers was born out of a passion for authentic barbecue. The Scheers, who lead the award-winning competition BBQ team Shake ‘n Bake, sought to revolutionize the world of outdoor cooking with a smoker that delivers incredible flavor without the hassle of traditional pit-tending. Their vision brought to life a unique line of drum smokers that quickly became a favorite in the BBQ community.