Meet the Team
SizzleLift began it’s journey officially almost three years ago in 2021. However, the full story of how SizzleLift came to be, with its game changing innovations, was born when two collective minds, an Engineer and an Inventor found each other at the same Kamado BBQ party. The rest is history as they say, and the story will be told sometime later.
Harry Sprangers
Engineer & Co-Founder
Harry Sprangers began his journey with a Dutch degree in Industrial Engineering, launching his career in the aviation industry, which took him across Europe, Asia, and the United States. After 11 years in the corporate world, he decided to venture out on his own. His love for barbecuing, shared within the team, sparked the idea to solve the common problem of poor heat control. This led to the creation of the charcoal elevator for Kamado and Kettle type barbecues. After years of refining and expanding the product, they decided to take it global. Now operating out of Bangkok, Thailand, Harry’s business has grown to include two manufacturing plants that produce equipment for customers around the globe.
Britt Reynolds
Inventor & Co-Founder
Britt Reynolds has been passionate about Kamado cooking since 1973 and began handcrafting Kamados in 2010. His work has led to the evolution of Kamados into high-end grilling products, now offered by SizzleLift LLC. A former entrepreneur in San Diego, he founded multiple startups, achieving notable success with products like the “Plastic Bag Holder” in the 90s. Along with his partner, an innovative engineer, they continue to create cutting-edge barbecue accessories, including superior charcoal products aimed at sustainability for BBQ enthusiasts worldwide.
Gene Burns
Sales & Marketing
Gene Burns is a seasoned sales and marketing expert, recognized for his excellence and client-focused results. He has raised over $10 million in various start-up ventures, hosted radio talk shows, and excelled in infomercial sales. Gene is the author of the best-selling book 52 Homes in 52 Weeks, which received a “perfect 10” review from Inman News. His career highlights include winning multiple Sales Person of the Year awards and being honored with a Presidential Watch for his role in the first online charity event for the White House. Gene holds degrees from San Diego State University and Stanford University.