RUSSELL SPRINGS, Ky. -- Tantus Tobacco has announced that it has named John Rudolfs to the position of president.
Rudolfs was most recently executive vice president of marketing for El Dorado, Ark.-based Murphy USA Inc., which operates more than 1,200 gas stations and convenience stores in 23 states.
He has had a successful track record of helping lead and build companies, in roles as diverse as business development to president, in organizations ranging from startups to Fortune 100 companies. He is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, with advanced education and training in finance and logistics from the United States Navy Supply Corps Schools in Athens, Ga.
"We are excited that John has come on board with Tantus to lead our company into the future. John will bring great experience to us in helping grow our existing business not to mention bring expertise in critical areas such as finance," said Brian Cooper, CEO of Tantus.
The Russell Springs, Ky.-based company makes Red Buck and Richwood Filtered Cigars, Tipped Cigars, ST (Soft Tip) Cigars, Bacco and Red Buck Pipe Tobacco, along with Berley, Sport, Main Street, Berkley, 24/7 and GSmoke Cigarettes, Dixon Rolling Machine, Dixon Tubes and Coffee Thins among other products offered at value prices.
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