Maverick BBQ Inc. is owned by Al & Cheryl Coughlin and Eben & Tara Lips. The restaurant is operated by Eben and Tara who have an extensive culinary background. Tara is a graduate of California Culinary Academy of San Francisco and is an expert at baking pastries and cake decoration. Eben is a graduate of Johnson and Wales Culinary School and has over 20 years of restaurant experience.