MEET OUR TEAM
The People Behind the Sauce
Torcatha was built by people who live the values behind the brand. From the family kitchen to the firehouse table and now to shelves around the world, every step of this journey has been hands-on. The team is small, focused, and committed to doing things the right way with strength, courage, and heart in every bottle.
David McCulley
Owner & CEO
David McCulley is the Owner and CEO of Torcatha BBQ Sauce, an award-winning premium sauce company rooted in a 40-year family recipe. A Texas Fire Lieutenant with over a decade of leadership experience, David brings the same principles that define his fire service career—strength, courage, and discipline—to building Torcatha into a global brand. Under his direction, Torcatha has secured retail placements in the U.S. and Europe, earned more than a dozen national and international awards, and established a growing presence in specialty and gourmet markets. Focused on strategic expansion, David is leading Torcatha with a clear vision: to transform a family legacy into one of the most respected names in the gourmet food industry.
Joe Klemczewski, PhD
Director of Consumer Engagement
Joe is a health scientist, educator, and pioneer of the personal nutrition coaching industry. He created the macronutrient tracking method known as Flexible Dieting and has mentored thousands of coaches worldwide through his company, The Diet Doc, LLC. As Torcatha’s Director of Consumer Engagement, Joe leverages his expertise in science, education, and brand development to expand Torcatha’s reach. He focuses on building relationships with consumers, retailers, and distributors, helping Torcatha grow into new markets while staying true to the firehouse-forged legacy behind every bottle.
Austin Kjergaard, RD, RDN, LDN
Food Safety Officer
Austin is a registered dietitian with a specialization in food safety, holding the ServeSafe Food Manager Certification, ServeSafe Allergen Certification, and FoodSafePal Food Handler Permit. He also serves on the advisory board for FoodSafePal, a nationally recognized food handler company. With years of experience educating people on proper food and ingredient handling, Austin ensures Torcatha maintains the highest standards of quality and safety from production to plate. As a respected nutrition coach and consultant, he helps carry forward Torcatha’s promise of strength, courage, and discipline by making sure every bottle meets gourmet expectations and the legacy behind it.
Annie Walther
Business Strategies Advisor
Annie brings 25+ years of Small Business Experience to the Torcatha team. She has a background that spans Sales & Marketing, Product and Operations Development, and Event Planning in 5 different industries. She is the co-host of San Antonio Solopreneur Meetup and has served on the mentorship board of the Geekdom since 2023 where she helps Startup Founders gain traction with their new businesses. Annie has served on multiple non-profit boards with her husband – a CIO Tech Founder. In her spare time you can find Annie cheering on the UTSA Roadrunners and the Green Bay Packers.
WHAT TORCATHA MEANS
The Battle Boar Legacy
Torcatha means “Battle Boar” in Scottish Gaelic, a tribute to the McCulley family’s heritage and the fearless spirit behind every bottle. The McCulley's original name, Cullach, means “boar.” From that lineage comes a legacy defined by courage, resilience, and the boldness that lives in our sauce.
A WAY OF LIFE
The Battle Boar Legacy
Battle Boar isn’t just a name—it’s a way of life. It represents our strength to overcome challenges, courage to charge forward, discipline to stay the course, honor for our roots, and focus on authenticity and grit.
FUEL TO THE FLAME
The Battle Boar Legacy
The Battle Boar spirit fuels everything we do at Torcatha and is our reminder to live boldly, lead with integrity, and stand unshaken in the heat of life’s battles.
