Fratello Cigars has announced Zev Kaminetsky will be its new Vice President of Sales effective January 11th, 2021. Kaminetsky is a long-time industry veteran who has worked at Camacho, Drew Estate, and most recently served as National Sales Director for Royal Agio Cigars USA. “I’ve known Zev since before I started Fratello. His professionalism, work […]
Hostos Fernandez, best known for his role in product development at Quesada Cigars has announced he has opened his own factory, Tabacalera La Isla. Tabacalera La Isla is located in the Gurabo Industrial Park Free Zone in Santiago, Dominican Republic. For now, the factory will focus on private label hand-made cigar production. “Having spent most […]
It’s the Cabinet nomination the cigar industry will most be interested in. Today, President-Elect Joe Biden nominated California Attorney General Xavier Becerra to be his Secretary of Health and Human Services, the department where the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) falls under. Originally from Sacramento, Becerra received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Stanford […]
Glynn Loope who officially stepped down as executive Director of Cigar Rights of America (CRA) ten days ago has joined the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) as an advisor for state government affairs. It’s part of a restructuring being done to PCA’s Government Affairs where Joshua Habursky has been promoted to Head of Government Affairs. Previously Habursky […]
After five years, Tabacalera USA CEO Javier Estades is stepping down as Chairman of the Cigar Association of America (CAA). Estades will be succeeded by Swisher International CEO John Miller. Estades was first elected chairman in 2016, and would become the longest-serving chairman in CAA history. “There are some people in life who just get […]
Today marks the final day of the Glynn Loope era at Cigar Rights of America (CRA). It was back in April that is was announced that Loope would be stepping down as Executive Director for CRA effective the day after Election Day. Loope has been the only Executive Director the organization has known since it […]
The following is a press release from KMA Talk Radio, for which Cigar Coop is a contributor. [themify_box ] Effective immediately, Valerie Bradshaw will be assuming the role of Producer for KMA Talk Radio. Val Bradshaw has had a long successful career in TV, Radio & Newspaper. In 2009 she became a Wine & […]
Chris Weber of Veritas Cigars has announced that he has transferred his US Operations portion of the business to a newly created CEO position, and has named Jason Lois to fill the position. Lois’ responsibilities will include running Veritas’ U.S. based operations while overseeing marketing, branding, event coordination, and brand development. In addition, Lois will […]
Michael Giannini is out as General Manager of Ventura Cigar Company. According to a report by Cigar Aficionado, Giannini is no longer with the company as a part of a larger corporate restructuring at Kretek International. The report says Ventura Cigar Company will no longer operate as a stand-alone business unit within Kretek International. Ventura […]
Danny Vazquez, who serves as a Sales Leader for RoMa Craft Tobac, has announced he is leaving the company. His last date at the company is scheduled for August 28, 2020. Vazquez joined RoMa Craft Tobac in September 2017. Prior to joining RoMa Craft Tobac, Vazquez was the owner and founder of Barocoa Cigar Company, […]
