Our Team

These individuals give their all for Marshall University.  Their love for all things green goes unparalleled.  I am proud to be associated with this group of outstanding Herd Fans.  Smokin Thunder wishes to thank these tireless people for their effort to bring to you the best tailgate in Huntington! 
Thank you – Smokin’ Thunder Team!

Executive Chef Brent Pauley, Chef Kenneth Martin, Mike Spurgeon – Grillmaster Paul Wood – Grillmaster, Mike Elswick – Grillmaster/Fryers, KD Lawson – Confectionary Chef, Jason Spurgeon – Grill Asst., Becky Elswick – Kitchen Manager, Tamra Combs Kitchen Manager, Simeon Combs – Steward, Rashaan Combs – Steward, Bobby Combs – Equipment,Bill Fenton – Entertainment, Jenni Fenton – Reception/Photos, Amanda Wood – Reception, Donald Bates – Equipment, Kenny Blankenship – Equipment, Leona Blankenship – Safety, Cayce Blankenship – Server, Andy Prouse – Safety, Andrew Spurgeon – Safety, Donald Hale – Adult Beverage, Robby Hale – Adult Beverage, Jerry Lacy – Barricade Safety, Tim Huff – Pig Farmer, Susan Spurgeon – Hostess/Photos, Barbie Pauley – Hostess/Decorations, Dave (MUther) Ross - Security, Marc (ghoster) Beverly – AWOL Preacher.
Brian(Blade) Pauley – Flunkie

Please Support our Partners


Marshall Un. Big Green

MUQBCC.com

  
GridironFoundation.com

Herdfans.com

For more information email
brian.pauley@suddenlink.net
or write
Brian Pauley
c/o Smokin Thunder
3820 North Crede Drive
Charleston, WV 25302-4638