Justin Andrews has announced today that he has resigned as Vice President of Lou Rodriguez Cigars and will be leaving the company. Andrews who handled sales and marketing also played a key role in the development of the company’s most recent project, the Double Nickel. Andrews made a statement announcing his resignation by saying: “I […]
Hiroshi Robaina, 2014 IPCPR Trade Show In 2014, Cubanacan Cigars has been undergoing a transformation. Earlier this year, the company streamlined their portfolio around three brands – Cubanacan, Mederos, and Soneros. Meanwhile the company has also embraced its heritage and is looking forward to the future. Prior to the 2014 IPCPR Trade Show, it was […]
Nathan McIntyre who helped House of Emilio grow from a single boutique to a nine company distribution arm has announced he is resigning as National Director of Sales and leaving the company. McIntyre will be staying in the industry as he will be joining Cubanacan Cigars as the Eastern U.S. Sales Manager. The following statement […]
Last week we reported that Robbie Streitz was named the new National Sales Manager at A.J. Fernandez Cigars. Streitz was previously with Esteban Carreras Cigars. Today the company issued a formal press release announcing the appointment and providing some additional context around the appointment as well as some information on Streitz’s background. The following is […]
Emmy Award winner, and Golden Globe nominee Armand Assante in person appeared at a cigar event on May 31st hosted by Casa de Puros in Lake Forest, Illinois. Th event featured Assante’s Ora Vivo Cigars as well as food and liquor tastings. A portion of the proceeds went toward the Wounded Warrior Project. The Ora […]
Cigar Rights of America quickly has found a new Chairman as Ashton Cigars President Robert Levin has been named to the position. Levin replaces Jeff Borysiewicz who announced his resignation to the board of directors last week. For Levin, this is his second tenure as CRA Chairman as he held the position from 2009 through 2011. […]
Jeff Borysiewicz has informed the Board of Directors of Cigar Rights of America has resigned as Chairman of the Board. Borysiewicz is the owner of Corona Cigar Company, which consists of three large retail stores in the Orlando, Florida area and a mail order business. He is also a partner in Sindicato Cigars and now […]
Miguel Schoedel(Photo Torano Family Cigars Newsletter) Miguel Schoedel has been formally announced as the new National Sales Manager for Torano Family Cigars. The news was featured in a newsletter to consumers by the company. Schoedel has ten years industry experience, including six years with Torano Family Cigars. He had been serving as the Midwest Territory Representative for Torano Family […]
Villiger Cigars of North America has announced Fabian Barrantes as the new Director of Marketing. Barrantes is a name who has most recently been associated with Boutique Blends – where he served as Marketing Director and in Product Development. The announcement of Barrantes’ appointment was made in a press release by Villiger, North America. Last […]
Jose Blanco – Cigar Coop Photo The Jose Blanco at Joya de Nicaragua has come to an end. Just one day after a series of executive announcements which curiously did not mention his name, Jose Blanco has confirmed on his Facebook page that he is leaving Joya de Nicaragua. It was on August 31st, 2011 […]
