Stacy Thrasher Named President of Cigar Association of Washington
The Cigar Association of Washington (CAW) has announced that Stacy Thrasher will become the organization’s new president as of April 1.
Thrasher is the head of F.K. Kirsten Tobacconist, a Seattle-area retailer, as well as Kirsten Pipe Company, which manufacturers tobacco pipes. She is both a founding member of the CAW and is currently the organization’s treasurer.
“Stacy grew up in the industry and has been involved with CAW’s efforts to promote cigar friendly legislation in Olympia,” said Joe Arundel, current president of the CAW, in an email sent to the organization on Monday. “She has made the drive down from Seattle to testify before various legislative committees numerous times over the past 12 years. Her passion for the industry and the association will serve her well in continuing the ongoing efforts.”
Arundel, owner of Rain City Cigars, also located in Seattle, said he is stepping away from the role in order to spend more time with his family, though will remain a member of the CAW and will assist Thrasher in her new role, as requested.
Patrick Lagreid
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.
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