The Cigar Association of America announced that La Aurora USA has joined the national trade body. La Aurora USA is the U.S. distribution arm of La Aurora, the Dominican Republic’s oldest cigar factory, founded in 1903, and manages sales and marketing of brands including La Aurora 1903, Preferidos 1903, ADN Dominicano, 107 and León Jimenes. CAA President Scott Pearce welcomed the company’s membership, citing its role in strengthening the association’s advocacy and industry data programs, while La Aurora USA CEO Ed McKenna said joining CAA will support collaboration across both premium and mass-market cigar segments.
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CAA Elects Terry Gallagher as New Chairman
The Cigar Association of America (CAA) announced that Terry Gallagher, Jr., president of Smoker Friendly tobacco outlets, has been elected chairman of the association, succeeding Javier Estades. Gallagher, Jr. brings decades of experience in the premium cigar and tobacco sectors and assumes leadership as the association continues its advocacy and industry-support efforts.
CAA president Scott Pearce praised Estades for his nine years of service, during which the association strengthened federal and state advocacy, expanded policymaker engagement, and became a leading voice on tobacco issues. Estades will remain on the Board.
The Board also elected new officers: Eric Newman (Vice Chair), Carrie Freed (Treasurer), and Henry Roemer (Secretary). Gallagher, Jr. emphasized collaboration with the leadership team to advance cigar-specific regulation, protect adult consumers, and preserve the heritage of premium cigars.