Eddie is originally from Staten Island, New York, and arrived at Laudisi in search of a position to continue his passion for the cigar and pipe-tobacco industry. A Coastal Carolina University alum, he studied Political Science and Intelligence and National Security. He strives to grow professionally and be surrounded by like-minded enthusiasts. He brings excellent verbal and written communication skills, a friendly, team-oriented demeanor, leadership, loyalty, and tech-savvy skills to the job. His admiration for Nick Melillo and Steve Saka, two non-heritage brand owners, is based on their dedication to the craft and finding creative ways to keep their cult following engaged in their products. He is passionate about treating others with respect, dignity, and value, and his love for learning about the cigar industry, actively educating himself and networking with those who share his passion.
Trustworthy, diligent, and prudent, Eddie’s best piece of advice is to look out for yourself; no one else will. As for favorites when he’s not at work, he enjoys watching the Yankees and Giants play, working out, going to concerts and festivals, playing video games, spending time with his fiance, Mia, whom he cannot live without, going to the beach and the pool, enjoying time with his orange tabby cat, Tom, smoking cigars, and staying informed about all that’s going on in the cigar industry. His favorite novel is The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, and his favorite movie is the SAW series. As for music, he loves metal, ranging from Led Zeppelin to Avenged Sevenfold, bearing the “deathbat” logo of the latter in a tattoo. His favorite place to travel is anywhere he’s never been, though Athens, Greece, held amazing history and Mediterranean foods that were unmatched by anything else he’s ever eaten.