Pellet Grill Industry Founder Joins Leading Grill Company

PHOENIX, Sept. 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Dansons, USA is proud to announce the original founder of the pellet grill, Joe Traeger, has joined the Thiessen family at Dansons to elevate its industry leading Pit Boss and Louisiana Grills brands and products. In this partnership, Traeger will be developing new pellet grilling products alongside Dansons founder and pellet grill innovator, Dan Thiessen. 

Raised by an inventor father, Joe proceeded down his own path of innovation developing the first pellet grill to market. Traeger, a longtime grilling enthusiast, was inspired to create a new grilling experience after a friend shared a bucket of wood pellets. This bucket of wood pellets inspired Joe's original innovation and the first pellet grill was born in 1983 in the signature Traeger barn, which still sits as a landmark in Mount Angel, Oregon.

"I love creating products that bring people together and that's what grilling does; it brings people together and allows them to create lasting memories," Joe Traeger, Product Development, Dansons

Joining Dansons provides a unique opportunity for Joe Traeger to keep his passion and drive for pellet grills alive. Joe's son and longtime pellet industry veteran, Brian Traeger, will also be joining the organization as Divisional Sales Manager. The families look forward to bringing next level grilling products to market and expanding the industry with this ground-breaking partnership.  

"By adding Joe Traeger to the Dansons organization, we see opportunity to reignite the industry with new innovations and exciting products. As the industry founder, we feel Joe can bring unmatched expertise to our growing organization and we're thrilled about the endless possibilities. No doubt this partnership was God putting us on a similar path; He prepared our hearts so we could work together ? and enjoy it!"  Dan Thiessen, CEO, Dansons

Dansons was founded in 1999 by Dan Thiessen and his two sons, Jeff and Jordan. They own and operate multiple companies and brands within Dansons itself. Each brand has a reputation that fits the founders ? reliable, dependable, honest, and family oriented. From world class wood pellet grills and vertical smokers, to industrial lubricants and horse bedding, Dansons offers a wide range of products within their industries. Last year, Dansons was awarded EY Entrepreneur of the Year (2017). For more information about Dansons, please visit the website at: www.Dansons.com

Joe and Brian Traeger, as well as Dansons, are not affiliated with Traeger Grills, LLC.

If you would like more information about this topic, please contact:
Kristen Mathis
Dansons
3411 N 5^th Avenue, Suite 500 
Phoenix, AZ 85013
Email: [email protected]
Office: 1.877.303.3134 (ext 160)

SOURCE Dansons (Pit Boss & Louisiana Grills)