Alec Bradley Cigar Co. Founder, Alan Rubin has announced the promotion of Ryan Ponist from Regional Territory Manager to Business Development Manager.
Ryan joined Alec Bradley in March of 2015 and has since served as the Rust Belt Regional Territory Manager for the company.
In the press release, Alan stated:
“Ryan is an integral part of the Alec Bradley family. He has demonstrated extraordinary professionalism, tenacity and devotion to our company, our tobacconist partners and their consumers. I am very happy that Ryan accepted this new and exciting role with Alec Bradley!”
Ryan will be working alongside Alec Bradley Vice President of Sales, Michael Serota managing national distributors and assisting Alec Bradley US Territory Managers.
With regards to his promotion, Ryan noted:
“First, I would like to thank Alan and Michael for believing in me and offering me the position of Business Development Manager. Additionally, words cannot express the appreciation of support both personally and professionally from the many retailers and their consumers over my years in the Rust Belt Territory. I’ve been asked to take on a larger role with the company that cements my career in the industry. I’m overjoyed to take on new challenges, make new relationships, and work much more closely with the team and family at Alec Bradley for years to come.”
Ryan assumes his new role on April 1. His hand selected replacement for the Rust Belt Territory, Jake Aretz, starts with Alec Bradley on March 7.