The Members
Name: Alex Bennett
DOB: 3/7/1988
Member since: 2003
College: Willamette University
Office: President and co-founder
Favorite Band: Motley Crue
Judging style: moderate
Eating Capacity: fairly strong
Eating speed: moderate
BT attendance: perfect
BT eating record: perfect
Favorite toppings: cheddar, onions, pickles
Least favorite toppings: swiss, mushrooms
Biggest Burg petpeeve: overcooked meat
Favorite Burg: Smitty Burger, Fat Smitty’s
BT quotes: “Smile dammit!” and “If you’re full don’t talk about being full because then
you’ll make me full (mouth is full)”.
Core Attributes: good with indians
Name: Kyle Buckingham
DOB: 11/20/86
Member since: 2003
College: Whitman College
Office: VP, Co-Founder
Favorite Band: AC/DC
Judging Style: Cataleptic
Eating Capacity: 42b
Eating Speed: How in the hell did mark already finish?
BT attendance: Perfect
BT Eating record: Perfect
Favorite Toppings: More Beef
Least Favorite: Gimmicks
Pet Peeve: Purple Onions
Favorite Burg: The Bar Six, R.I.P. Thundering Hooves
Quotations: “BIG TOM'S NO TOMATOES”
Core Attributes: Burgertour = raison d'être
The defendant Kyle B. Buckingham claims no responsibility for any grievances, injuries, assaults, property lost or damaged, or public obscenities otherwise incurred during the implementation of this year’s tour and nor is he accountable for the validity of any of his statements at any given time. He is also ordering a formal injunction against any and all witnesses of the above incidents to rectify the physical and emotional deprivations to his being in realization of the fact that he has the power to do so. The aforementioned parties should immediately reimburse any member of this year’s tour with adequate funds to carry out the next year’s batch of arrogant debaucheries.
Name: Ryan M. King
Member since: 2005
College: Claremont McKenna
Office: Treasurer/Chinese Marxist Political and Military Leader
Favorite Band: Rush
Judging Style: Tyrannical
Eating Capacity: Unparalleled
Eating Speed: Comcast fast
BT attendance: Perfect
BT Eating record: Perfect
Favorite Toppings: Everything
Least Favorite: Nothing
Pet Peeve: Some things
Favorite Burg: The Bar Six
Quotations: “Hey I’m going to go throw up”
Core Attributes: fun.
Ryan joined the tour in its second year and has been crucial in maintaining the sanity and direction of members on the tour. His favorite past-time is assualting Payton.
Name: Mark "TheTank" Benson
DOB: 08.19.87
Member since: 2005
College: Boise State University
Office: Travel?
Favorite Band: Disarmonia Mundi
Judging Style: Harsh
Eating Capacity: Infinite
Eating Speed: Lightning
BT attendance: Pathetic
BT Eating record: Flawless
Favorite Toppings: Bacon, American Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Swiss Cheese, Lettuce, Egg, Egg Salad, Potato Salad, Ketchup, Mustard, Onions, Carmalized Shrooms, etc.
Least Favorite: ...
Pet Peeve: Small Burgers
Favorite Burg: Yet to be found.
Quotations: "Who wants a mustache ride?"
Core Attributes: Air guitar specialist and I'm a bottomless pit with exquisite taste buds.
Mark Joined the Tour as part of the original 4. He was chosen for his unmatched ability to eat beef at unrelenting speeds. On a side note, he is currently taking all challengers for a beef-a-thon. He quotes: "I'm ready to eat at any time any place so sac up for your shot at out-eating the greatest eater ever known (except that asian hot dog dude)."
Name: Tyson Williams
DOB: 08/01/1986
Member since: 2006
College: Washington State University
Office: Director of Media and Communications
Favorite Band: Iron Maiden
Judging Style: Harsh
Eating Capacity: Strong
Eating Speed: Strong
BT attendance: Perfect since 2006
BT Eating record: Perfect
Favorite Toppings: American Cheese, Relish, Onions
Least Favorite: Mustard, Tomato
Pet Peeve: Unassembled, Leaf Lettuce
Favorite Burg: Thundering Hooves Burger, Whitehouse Crawford
Quotations: “#%$#! I taped over the directions!!”
Core Attributes: Patriotic, Does not mess around. Really good at rocking out.
Tyson Joined the Tour in late 2005 to be on the 2006 Tour in July, and was monumental in bringing an array of ideas to the Tour. He and Alex designed the 2006 shirt and contributed a new rating scale “ability to be eaten”. He is going to continue filming the 2007 Tour to make a documentary video on the 2006 / 2007 tours.
Name: Kyle Flotlin
DOB: 08/08/1986
Member since: 2006
College: University of Washington
Office: Statistician and Photographer
Favorite Band: Clapton
Judging Style: Pensive
Eating Capacity: Good
Eating Speed: Room for improvement
BT attendance: Perfect
BT Eating record: 50/50
Favorite Toppings: Ketchup, lettuce, special sauce
Least Favorite: Mustard, Tomato
Pet Peeve: Cold bun, toppings on the side
Favorite Burg: Thundering Hooves Burger, Whitehouse Crawford
Quotations: (1 hour after eating at Fat Smitty's) "Man, I could really go for a burger right now"
Core Attributes: Photographic genius, always rockin' the air guitar
Kyle joined the tour after the success of 2005. Currently, Kyle is the statistician and photographer for the 2007 Tour. Kyle is a man who loves eating burgers, road trips, rocking out, and the Tour. He is an avid photographer, and took over 300 pictures during the 2006 Tour which chronicle everything from campsite shenanigans, to exploring unexplored parts of Washington, to the creation of the burgers themselves. A valuable addition to the Tour.
Name: Payton Kraemer
DOB: 02/13/87
Member since: 2007
College: Montana State University
Office: Director of Resources
Favorite Band: Andre Nickatina
Judging Style: Rough
Eating Capacity: Large
Eating Speed: Slow
BT attendance: Newb
BT Eating record: Will be perfect
Favorite Toppings: Pepper Jack cheese, Pickles, Onions
Least Favorite: I love everything
Pet Peeve: Buns too small to handle the meat
Favorite Burg: XXX
Quotations ”Lets load another”
Core Attributes: Being that guy
Payton is a new member to Burger Tour this year. He is going to bring all that is necessary to complete this mission. Payton will not mess around when it comes to eating and being just plain stupid. He is going to be a great addition to the Tour this year and I’m sure he will live up to the great expectations ahead of him.