OLIVA’S DAVE WAGNER PROMOTED TO VICE-PRESIDENT OF SALES FOUR OTHERS PROMOTED AS OLIVA EXPANDS MANAGEMENT TEAM

OLIVA’S DAVE WAGNER PROMOTED TO
VICE-PRESIDENT OF SALES
FOUR OTHERS PROMOTED AS OLIVA EXPANDS MANAGEMENT TEAM

MIAMI, FL – January 3rd, 2010 – Oliva Family Of Cigars CEO Jose Oliva today announced that National Sales Manager Dave Wagner has immediately been promoted to Vice President Of Sales. Additionally, four Oliva Account Executives were promoted to the newly created positions of Regional Managers. Oliva’s Regional Management Team will be: John Gazerro (East), Ian Hummel (Midwest), Jack Sandlin (South), and Jeff Nolen (West).

Jose Oliva commented, “Over the last few years, our sales have grown exponentially. Much of that growth was due to the tireless efforts of Dave Wagner. Dave grew and molded one of the finest sales forces in the industry. Our numbers prove that.” Oliva continued, “Dave has more than earned the title of VP Sales and I look forward to his continued success at Oliva.”

Dave Wagner stated, “It’s an incredible honor to work for The Olivas and manage this team. From day one as an Oliva salesman this has been my dream job. It’s been hard work, but every day I still feel like the luckiest guy in the world.” Wagner also said, “I’m also extremely fortunate to have a very supportive family. My wife and children have made tremendous sacrifices for my career. None of this happens without them.”

Wagner also had this to say about the new Regional Manager positions: “We have incredible sales coverage across the US with one of the largest sales forces in the premium cigar industry. As we continue to grow, the addition of regional managers was an absolute necessity. Each manager brings a unique set of valuable strengths and skills that will ensure our continued success. “

“With this team in place, we’ll continue our pattern of growth,” Wagner continued. “Even in a down economy we’ve seen increased sales. There’s more to come. We’re not done. Not even close.”

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The Oliva Family Of Cigars has produced their own cigars since 1995. Every process of cigar making (growing and manufacturing in Esteli, Nicaragua; sales and marketing in Miami, FL) is directly supervised by a member of the Oliva family. Oliva takes pride in crafting cigars with uncompromising quality and exceptional value. These cigars are some of the highest rated in the industry.

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For more information please go to:

www.olivacigar.com

Or contact:
John Gazerro
Oliva Family Of Cigars
305-343-1881
jgazerro@olivacigar.com