Biographie
Tim Mikeska Tim Mikeska's paternal grandparents, Mikeska and Valis, immigrated from the old Czech land of Moravia in the 1880's. His maternal great grandparents, Marshall and Hood, came to Texas many years before. Their history dates back to the 16th century in America. The Mikeska Family had 9 children who were all raised in the Taylor Texas area. They went on to make history as "The First Family of Texas Barbecue" Being the son of Rudy and Joy Marshall Mikeska allowed Tim to learn a whole host of skills. Butchery, BBQ and Catering from his dad, and Food Service, Cooking and Golf from his mom. In 2010 Tim qualified for the PGA Bridgestone Senior Series profession golf tour. In 2015, Tim Mikeska was inducted into the Meat Cutters Club of America Hall of Fame. In 2021 he was chosen for the BBQ Central Hall of Fame.
2020 Personal Update
In 2020, I turned 60. A milestone I didn't think I would reach. With renewed energy, I refocused my private life to support great causes. My hometown, Taylor Texas is very dear to my heart. I love to support a community that my family has been a part of for over 130 years. I have used my skills in social media marketing and as a pilot to show the world how special my hometown is. Since 2018, over 250,000 people have viewed my aerial photography of events in my hometown. Car Shows, Patriots Day, Music/Food Festivals, Parades, Economic Expansions, Sports Events and Weather Events are examples of my aerial projects. The fun projects are children's birthdays when I fly my drones in to play inspirational birthday music. Even letting my drones "dance" for them! All recorded for their lifetime of great memories. My fondness of animals allows my thermal search and rescue drones to look for those unfortunate animals that have lost their way home. Those same search and rescue specialty drones have also been deployed to find lost children. Our community has had some tragic events. I was asked to aerial photograph memorial events and to edit special videography into movies that can be a remembrance of their loved ones. These services are available free to anyone that requests it. Finally, like my parents and grandparents before me, I privately support those in need.. financially, spiritually and most importantly, those who are hungry.
2015 Personal...
I do love my community and I care about it's residents. My Paramedic and Fire Fighting background show a resolve in protecting my fellow Taylorites. Since 1978, I have seen many of my fellow citizens personal tragedies and many triumphs. In 1980, as one of the first Paramedics in Williamson County, I founded the East Williamson County Emergency Care Team to help speed up the care of the injured in the Taylor area. In 1979, I started my association with the the Taylor Volunteer Fire Department. I have held the offices of Secretary, Training Officer, Vice President, Lieutenant, Captain, Assistant Chief, and Chief of the Taylor Fire District. In 1981, I began teaching Emergency Medical Services Courses as a course coordinator/examiner with the Texas Dept. of Health and Temple College. The last 48 years of my life has been dedicated to service to my community. I enjoyed being an elected Councilmember representing all of Taylor.... I love Taylor, my hometown.
Business Press Release Short Bio:
About Tim Mikeska: Tim Mikeska is CEO of Mikeska's Bar-B-Q Inc. and owns Mikeska Brands. Raised in Taylor Texas, and son of Rudy Mikeska, Tim learned to cook at an early age and grew up making sausage and catering Texas Bar-B-Q with his father. Tim has served US Presidents, US Congress, Texas Governors, British Royalty, Texas Legislature, actors and famous musicians throughout the United States. He has also served his Texas Bar-B-Q in England, Germany, Bosnia, and Canada. Tim has been featured on the Food Network's Food Nations program with Chef Bobby Flay, The Travel Channel with Andrew Zimmern, the CBS Early Show, PBS Emmy Award Documentary. "Masters of Texas Barbecue" and 4 books about Texas Bar-B-Q. Some of Tim's proudest moments were traveling to Bosnia to serve his Bar-B-Q to U.S. Peacekeepers on July 4th and to Texas Task Force One upon their return from New York and rescue operations at the World Trade Center. He also served the 4th Infantry Division upon their return to Texas after capturing Saddam Hussein and donated a feast for over 3,000 Texas National Guard Soldiers and their families upon their return from active duty in Europe. For these accomplishments, Tim received the prestigious "Texas Eagle Award" from the Texas Military Forces and "The Seven Seals Award" from the United States Military representing all seven branches of the US military forces. Tim has focused his future business with his popular Mikeska Brands USDA Certified Smoked Meats currently in 21 U.S. States. Tim Mikeska was inducted into the Meat Cutters Club of America and the BBQ Central Hall of Fame's.
Education:
1st through 8th Grade St. Mary's Parochial School Graduate Taylor High School Graduate Temple College - Scott & White Paramedic School Graduate Texas A&M Municipal Fireman's Training School Federal Aviation Administration, Licensed Pilot, Fixed Wing Aircraft, Rotorcraft/Helicopter and Unmanned Aerial Systems Commercial Remote Pilot Graduate USCG Sea Academy Licensed Captain Master 100 Tons Merchant Marine American Heart Association, Certified Basic Life Support, Advanced CPR, AED, Narcan Certified. Past EMS and Fire Department Affiliations: 1979 - 1989 Founder and Former President and Board Chairman of the East Williamson County Emergency Care Team 1979 - 1990 Certified EMT-Paramedic, Texas Department of Health 1979 - 1985 Field Paramedic Williamson County Emergency Medical Services 1982 - 1985 Director and President of the Taylor Chamber of Commerce 1982 Charter Member of the Texas E.M.S. Instructors Society 1980 - 1990 E.M.S. Instructor/Examiner with The Texas Department of Health 1980 - 1990 Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instructor/Examiner 1980 - 1985 Instructor of Vocational EMT-Paramedic Programs, Temple College 1983 Member of the E.M.S. State Legislative Council (wrote the first laws governing EMS in Texas) 1995 - 2003 Assistant Chief, Taylor Vol. Fire Department 1997 - 2001 Assistant Chief Taylor Fire Department 2003 - 2005 Chief, Taylor Fire District Certified Firefighter, Advanced, Texas State Fireman's & Fire Marshals Association Firefighter I and II, Chief Officer Certifications 1984 Master Operator and Instructor, Hurst "Jaws of Life" Rescue Tools Williamson County CRC (County Resource Coordinator) Incident Command Extrication Instructor, Texas Department of Health Advanced Incident Command Operations, Texas A&M TEEX Service Certified Weather Spotter, Project SkyWarn, National Weather Service 26+ Year Member of the Taylor Volunteer Fire Department Having Held These Offices: Secretary, Vice President, Training Officer, Lieutenant, Captain, and Assistant Chief EOC Operations Officer, City of Taylor Former Vice President, Williamson County Fire Chiefs Association Member, International Association of Fire Chiefs Member, Texas Fire Chiefs Association Member, Volunteer Chief Officers Association Member, National EMS Pilots Association Incorporated and Director/Officer Friendship Vol. Fire Department Former Williamson County Task Force 24 Resource Coordination Duty Officer Former Member, Williamson County Weapons of Mass Destruction Task Force Incident Command for Volunteer Water Rescue, Hurricane Harvey, Houston, Katy, and Cypress Texas
Service to St. Mary's Parish
1968 - 1974 Altar Server 1973 Explore Vocations, St. Mary's Catholic Seminary, Houston Texas. 1985 - 1988 Teacher of Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD 1974-1980 Lecturer 1982 PreCana Marriage Instructor 1984 - 1989 Teacher of Baptismal Preparation Class for Parents and Godparents 1984- 1992 Eucharistic Minister, St. Mary's Catholic Church 1989 Ethics and Integrity Certified 1965 - 2005 Supported St. Mary's School Fall Festival by donating 1,500 meals annually. 2002 Donated Fire/Smoke Detectors for all classrooms 2005 Donated Automatic External Defibrillators for St. Mary's Church and School.
Awards:
"American Legion Award" 1973, St. Mary's Catholic School "Balfour Leadership Award", 1978, Taylor High School "Danforth Award" 1978 Taylor High School "Mr. Taylor High School", 1978, Taylor High School "Firefighter Instructors Award" 1984 Texas A&M University Fireman's Training School "1984, Who's Who Outstanding Young Men of America "Outstanding Firefighter", 1984 Taylor Fire Department "Past Presidents Award", 1985 Taylor Chamber of Commerce Honorary Chapter Farmer, Taylor FFA-4H "Nat Henderson Lifetime Achievement Award" Taylor International Barbecue Cookoff "Founders Dedication & Support Award" 1992 East Williamson County Emergency Care Team "Legislative Support Award", 1993, McDonalds Restaurants "Outstanding Texas Family Business Award", 1996 Baylor University "1997 Citizen of the Year Award" Williamson County EMS "Seven Seals Award", 1998, by the National Committee for Employer Support of the National Guard and Reserve "Outstanding Landing Zone Operations", 2000 Scott & White Hospital Medevac "2000 Bosnia Participation Award", National Guard Association of Texas "2001 Texas Eagle Award" for outstanding support of the reserve Components in Texas Awarded by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Committee 2003 2 - Emmy Awards, Masters of Texas Barbecue, Documentary of Cultural Significance and Videography 2004 Commissioner of Barbecue, State of Texas, Office of the Governor City of Taylor Service Award, Taylor City Council Emcee Award, Kentucky State BBQ Festival 2017, Masters Panel, National Barbecue Association Meat Cutters Club of America, "Hall of Fame" 2017 Chairman's Award, Taylor Chamber of Commerce BBQ Central Hall of Fame Past and Current Affiliations: Chairman of the Board, Mikeska's Bar-B-Q Inc. Member, George Bush Presidential Library Foundation Member, Taylor High School Ex-Students Association Member, Cessna Pilots Association Member, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Member, Mooney Airplane Pilots Association Member, National Association of Boards of Health Member, Helicopter Club of America Member, Texas Municipal League Member, Association of Mayors and Councilmembers Member, International Council of Shopping Centers Member, The Butchers Guild Member, Master Butcher, Meat Cutters Club of America and "Hall of Fame" 2016 Inductee President, CEO Mustang Creek Golf Course, Taylor Golf Course Inc. Owner and Chief Pilot, Mikeska Aerial Services Photographer, Mikeska Photography United States Coast Guard Licensed Captain- Master 100 Ton, Mikeska Coastal Services Flying Affiliations: FAA Certified Pilot......Airplane and Helicopter FAI General Aviation Commission Certified Flight Crew Federation Aeronautique International Sporting License 1992 Sponsor and Pilot of the World Helicopter Championships in Swindon England 1994 Field Judge....Precision Flying, United States Helicopter Championships in Las Vegas, Nevada Volunteer Search and Rescue Pilot EMS/Fire Rescue Fixed Wing and Rotorcraft Pilot Hurricane Rita, Katrina and Relief Supply and Support Pilot Hurricane Harvey Incident Command Animal Rescue, West and Southwest Sector FAA Certified Commercial Unmanned Aerial Systems Remote Pilot Texas Parks and Wildlife Aerial Wildlife Management Commercial Permit Federal Communications Commission Licenses General Mobile Radio Service GMRS WQYJ-877 Aircraft Station License (2) N21F N9653Q Marine Ship Station License (2) "Meggie Rae" "Brenda Ann" FESTIVAL HOST AND MARKETING AFFILIATIONS: 1978 - 2005... 2014-2018 Taylor International Barbecue Cookoff. Chief Judge and Judge host. Windy City BBQ Classic. Chicago Illinois. Stage Host, Emcee and Food Inspector Kentucky State BBQ Festival. BBQ Judge, Stage Host, Emcee, and Online Marketing Windy City Smokeout. Chicago Illinois. Pitmaster Support and Food Supplier Celebrity Judge, Bacon Fest, Texas Hill Country StompNholler Festival, Cofounder Taylor Texas Steak Cookoff Association, Certified Judge and Event Promoter
TV and Media Appearances:
Food Network with Chef Bobby Flay FoodNations CBS Early Show 2003 Memorial Day Special Masters of Texas Barbecue, Emmy Award Winning Documentary KLAS TV Morning Show The Travel Channel, Texas Episode with Chef Andrew Zimmern Keye-TV Austin Texas Kxan-TV Austin Texas ABC7Chicago Texas Monthly Texas BBQ Featured Pitmaster 5 Books about Texas Barbecue The Masters Panel, NBBQA
Noted Accomplishments:
Delivered 2 newborns and assisted in delivery of 5 newborns as a EMT-Paramedic Taught CPR Lifesaver classes to over 1,000 residents of Taylor Texas Traveled to Bosnia to serve a Bar-B-Q to U.S. Peacekeepers on July 4th Used both Fixed Wing Aircraft, and Helicopter to support Fire, Rescue and Recovery Operations Was one of the first First Responders to use Digital Marine Sonar Technology in Lake Rescue and Recovery Operations Donated and Served a Texas BBQ for Texas Task Force 1 upon their return from New York and rescue operations at the World Trade Center. Secured from Williamson County Texas and personally funded a VHF/UHF Repeater Remote Mobile Command Center Served 4th Infantry Division upon their return to Texas after capturing Saddam Hussein Donated a feast for over 3,000 Texas National Guard Soldiers and their families upon their return from active duty in Bosnia. Donated, Directed and Distributed 300 Automatic External Defibrillators, Joy A. Mikeska Foundation. Along with his son, Timothy Mikeska, opened Seton Medical Center, Williamson Survivor, Renal Cell Carcinoma, Melanoma
PERSONAL:
3 Incredibly Talented Children 3 Grandchildren Lifetime Resident of Taylor Lifetime Member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Taylor Texas
