The executive restructuring at Mombacho Cigars continues this week as the company has named Jared Ingrisano the company’s Director of Global Sales. Ingrisano is best known for working at Debonaire House. It’s the second major appointment this week at Mombacho Cigars. On Tuesday, it was announced that founder Cam Heaps would be assuming the President’s […]
Mombacho Cigars has announced that the company’s founder Cam Heaps will now be stepping into the role as President of the Company. The role had been previously held by Claudio Sgroi who continues to serve as the company’s Master Blender and Partner in Mombacho Cigars. “It’s great to have Cam now heading operations, and […]
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 2006, 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.
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 […]
