Soulman’s Bar-B-Que Announces Leadership Promotions and New Additions to Support Growth and Excellence

Austin Green Promoted to Vice President of Accounting & Finance, Leading a Wave of Empowered Female Leadership at Soulman’s Bar-B-Que

DALLAS-FORT WORTH (June 18, 2025) – Soulman’s Bar-B-Que, a North Texas institution known for its authentic, hickory-smoked barbecue and community-first approach, proudly announces key leadership promotions and additions designed to support continued growth, innovation, and operational excellence.

Among the most notable changes is the promotion of Austin Green to Vice President of Accounting & Finance. A lifelong team member and daughter of founder Don Hallett and wife Teresa, Green has helped open more than 20 Soulman’s locations and played a critical role in modernizing the company’s systems and processes. Her deep expertise in accounting and finance, paired with her dedication to innovation, positions her to lead strategic financial initiatives, manage tax matters, and leverage funding opportunities to support Soulman’s next chapter of expansion.

A lifelong team member and daughter of founder Don Hallett and wife Teresa, Green has helped open more than 20 Soulman’s locations and played a critical role in modernizing the company’s systems and processes. Her deep expertise in accounting and finance, paired with her dedication to innovation, positions her to lead strategic financial initiatives, manage tax matters, and leverage funding opportunities to support Soulman’s next chapter of expansion.

Also promoted is Amber Polk, who steps into the role of Vice President of Sales and Marketing. With over 15 years at Soulman’s, Polk transformed the catering department into a DFW staple known for outstanding service and food. In her expanded role, she will lead all sales efforts, oversee the marketing department, and continue guiding the catering team with her signature enthusiasm and commitment to the brand.

Succeeding Polk as Director of Catering is longtime team member Christine Allen. Over the past 11 years, Allen has made a lasting impact on both customer experiences and internal operations. With a background in weddings and events, she was key in establishing Soulman’s as a go-to for wedding catering. She now brings that same drive and creativity to her leadership of the department.

Soulman’s also welcomes Frances Siria as the new Director of Marketing. With more than 15 years of experience in the field, Siria brings a passion for brand storytelling and customer connection across digital and community platforms. Her early leadership has already energized the marketing team, and her customer-first mindset aligns perfectly with Soulman’s mission.

“These leadership updates mark an exciting new era for Soulman’s Bar-B-Que,” said Brett Randle, CEO of Soulman’s. “We are proud to promote and welcome so many strong, capable women into key leadership roles. Their combined experience, passion, and vision will help guide Soulman’s toward even greater consistency, innovation, and success across every area of our business.”

As Soulman’s continues to grow, these leadership changes reflect a deep commitment to investing in people, empowering women in business, and honoring the brand’s 50-year legacy of excellence in Texas barbecue.

About Soulman’s Bar-B-Que:

For more than 45 years, Soulman’s Bar-B-Que has satisfied the hardest to please bar-b-que lovers….Texans! Founded in Pleasant Grove, Texas in 1974, Soulman’s had only a few simple goals—serve great Texas-style BBQ and offer friendly, sincere service. Soulman’s original family recipes are still the foundation for the company’s success from their 8 different types of meat that are smoked “low & slow” over only hickory wood to their famous homemade sides, including Ranch house beans and Texas style cream corn! Throughout the years, this family-owned and operated company has remained true to its original strive for success and customer satisfaction and is honored to be considered one of the Top Bar-B-Que Chains in America (2018) and Best Bar-B-Que in Dallas for Takeout & Delivery (2020).

Soulman’s owns and operates 18 North and East Texas locations in Allen, Cedar Hill, Forney, Garland, Greenville, Hurst, Lancaster, Lewisville, Mansfield, Mesquite, Quinlan, Red Oak, Rockwall I-30, Rockwall Goliad, Royse City, Sulphur Springs, Terrell and Van. To learn more about Soulman’s Bar-B-Que, visit them online at http://www.soulmans.com or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/soulmansbbq.

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