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I strive to capture the essence of a cigar and the people behind them in my work – every cigar you light up is the culmination of the work of countless people and often represents generations of struggle and stories. For me, it’s about so much more than the cigar – it’s about the story behind it, the experience of enjoying the work of artisans and the way that a good cigar can bring people together. In addition to my work with halfwheel, I’m the public address announcer for the Colorado Rockies and Arizona Diamondbacks during spring training, as well as for the Salt River Rafters of the Arizona Fall League, the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury and previously the Arizona Rattlers of the Indoor Football League. I also work in a number of roles for Major League Baseball, plus I'm a voice over artist. Prior to joining halfwheel, I covered the Phoenix and national cigar scene for Examiner.com, and was an editor for Cigar Snob magazine.

Benton County, Minn. Raises Tobacco Purchase Age to 21

On Tuesday, the Benton County Commissioners unanimously approved a proposal that will set 21-years-old as the new minimum age to purchase tobacco products in the…

H.R. Signature Lancero

There are some cigars that make it clear that they are being released to celebrate something, whether it be an anniversary, birthday, milestone or some…

New York Governor Signs Tobacco Purchasing Age Increase Bill

A bill that will make the minimum age to purchase tobacco products 21-years-old in New York has been signed into law today by Gov. Andrew…

Delaware’s Minimum Age for Tobacco is Now 21

The minimum age to purchase tobacco products is now 21-years-old, as a law signed back in mid-April went into effect on Tuesday. The bill, S.B….

Springfield, Mo. Raises Tobacco Purchasing Age to 21

On Monday night, the Springfield City Council gave its approval to the second reading of an ordinance that will raise the minimum age to purchase…

IPCPR 2019: Nova Cigars

One of the handful of new companies at the 2019 IPCPR Convention & Trade Show, Nova Cigars seemed to make a fairly sizable splash with…

IPCPR 2019: Alec Bradley

The biggest news coming out of the Alec Bradley booth this year may very well be the return of Lars Tetens to the cigar industry…

IPCPR 2019: Vector-KGM

Among the accessory companies located in the back half of the trade show hall was Vector-KGM, which returned with its signature white stepped displays that…

Maiden, N.C. Bans Tobacco Use on Town Property

With the summer here and parks being enjoyed more frequently, the town of Maiden, N.C. felt it time to place a total ban on the…

Ramón Allones Phoenicia 40, Quai d’Orsay Baalbeck Getting Nov. 8 Launch

A pair of Edición Regional releases bound for Lebanon now have a launch date, as Phoenicia T.A.A. Cyprus Ltd. has announced plans for its 40th…

IPCPR 2019: The Lotus Group/Integral Logistics

The Lotus Group/Integral Logistics booth, like many accessory companies, was in the back half of the hall, but easily identifiable by its signature spinning banner…