About Iron Horse Barbecue

The Iron Horse Barbecue is the creation of Oregon natives, Jim and Penny Oberlander. Professional welders by trade and innovative designers by nature, the Oberlanders run a thriving custom fabrication business in southern Oregon. Mr. Oberlander also holds several patents on consumer products.

Mr. Oberlander has undertaken projects by acclaimed Oregon companies and works closely with local architects and engineers. When Bear Creek Corporation, parent of Harry & David and Jackson & Perkins, needed to build a two-story 70,000 square foot call center in Medford, Oregon, Oberlander's company, Pro Weld, Inc. eagerly signed on. The company provided structural and architectural metal, steel fabrication, and instillation for the building.

Although traditional commercial projects are the core of Mr. Oberlander's trade, his heart lies on the creative design side. "I see a need and find a way to fill that need."

Jim's wife and business partner, Penny shares her husband's creative talent. Mrs. Oberlander has helped build Pro Weld from the ground up, and is actively developing the Iron Horse BBQ. The Oberlanders also hold the 2005 Excellence in Family Business, awarded by the Governor through OSU's Austin Family Business.

Tifiny, their first daughter runs administrative and financial aspects of both companies, while training up-and-coming secretarial staff. Tanna their second daughter has an English degree, and is the marketing engineer for Pro Weld and the Iron Horse BBQ. Eli, their son shares his father's interests and skill in fabrication.

The Iron Horse Barbecue is the first product offered by Iron Horse BBQ Incorporation. The Iron Horse captures many audiences, and is a national award winner. It has won the American Rental Association New Product Award for 2005, and is one of twelve products selected to debut as IAAPA's New Product.

In the future, look for upcoming models and accessories.