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Edca Quiñones Has Joined Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust

February 6, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Edca Quiñones has joined Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust as their first ever, in-house Sales Representative. Read more

Perdomo Hires Michael Giannini

January 24, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Today, Perdomo Cigars announced that Michael Giannini, a longtime executive and figure of the cigar industry, has joined their Sales & Marketing team. Read more

Selim Hanono Returns to E.P. Carrillo

December 2, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
As COO, Selim will focus on maintaining the highest standards of quality, ensuring the timely launch of new products, and optimizing operations to support E.P. Carrillo’s ambitious plans for 2025 and beyond. Read more

Casa Turrent Appoints Ricardo Carioni as Head of Business Development

November 14, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Casa Turrent has announced the appointment of Ricardo Carioni as Head of Business Development, effective immediately. Read more

Casa 1910 Hires Steve Martin as Sales Manager

November 14, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Steve Martin began his career at the tail end of the first tobacco boom in 1998 as a stock clerk for a small tobacconist in a shopping mall in Warren, Michigan. where he immersed himself in the cigar subculture and everything related to tobacco. Read more

Eddy Guerra and Davidoff Parting Ways

November 4, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Today, Eddy Guerra, Senior Brand Manager for Davidoff, announced he will be leaving Davidoff USA. Read more

La Flor Dominicana Names Litto Gomez Jr. VP Retail Partnerships and Sales

September 30, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Following the departure of long time VP of Sales Jonathan M. Carney, La Flor Dominicana sent out a notice to retailers today that they have named Litto Gomez Jr. their replacement. Read more

League of Fat Bastards Welcomes Ferdinand Piet as Vice President of Business Development for APAC and MENA Regions

August 27, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Ferdinand Piet, a seasoned expert with nearly two decades of experience in the cigar industry, has joined League of Fat Bastards (LOFB) Cigars as the Vice President of Business Development for the Asia Pacific, Australia, Middle East and North Africa (APAC and MENA) regions. Read more

Mike Palmer Promoted to National Sales Manager for Pospiech Distribution

July 19, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Pospiech Distribution announced this week the promotion of Mike Palmer to the position of National Sales Manager. Read more

Jonathan Carney & La Flor Domincana Part Ways

July 2, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Today, Jonathan Carney told Smokin Tabacco that he is no longer working for La Flor Dominicana. Read more

PCA Names Joshua Habursky as New Executive Director

June 26, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Board of Directors announced yesterday the promotion and hiring of Joshua Habursky to the role of PCA Executive Director, effective immediately. Read more

Premium Cigar Association Announces Departure of Scott Pearce

April 27, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
The Premium Cigar Association, a leading trade association representing specialty tobacco retailers, announces the departure of Scott Pearce, its executive director. Read more

Premium Cigar Association Expands Government Affairs Staff

April 15, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) welcomes Richard Chalkey as its new Director of Coalitions and Policy. Read more

Fratello Cigars Appoints Jennifer True as Vice President

April 11, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Fratello Cigars announces the appointment of Jennifer True as its new Vice President of Marketing and Operations, effective April 1, 2024. Read more

STG Creates One Global Commercial Organization and Promotes Régis Broersma to Chief Commercial Officer

March 8, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) announces the merger of its three commercial divisions into a singular, global structure to enhance the company’s growth potential. Read more
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Espinosa Hires Chrissy Stratman to Southwest Territory Sales

February 12, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Espinosa Premium Cigars has announced the hiring of Chrissy Stratman. Chrissy joins the Espinosa Team as the new Southwest Territory Manager for the states of Arizona, Nevada, Colorado, and New Mexico. Read more
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Allison Trainer Departs Hooten Young

February 9, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Allison Trainer is departing from Hooten Young to continue growing her cigar business consulting, Abbondanza. Read more
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E.P. Carrillo Announces Wayne Stoner as National Sales Manager

February 8, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
E.P. Carrillo Cigars announced today the promotion of Wayne Stoner to National Sales Manager starting February 19, 2024. Read more

Industry Veteran Ike Karipides Promoted to SVP, Sales at Drew Estate

February 8, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
In his new role, Karipides will also oversee the company’s Wholesale sales channel as well as the Trade Marketing and Business Intelligence departments.  Read more
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Espinosa Cigars Adds Brandon Luna to Sales Team

January 10, 2024 By Nicole Tabacco
Brandon will serve as the new Territory Manager for the states of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana. Read more