George Badame

George Badame has extensive experience in the sales industry. George began their career at Lorillard Tobacco Company in 1982, where they sold and merchandised a brand portfolio, including Newport cigarettes. George was promoted to Division Manager and worked in various locations, including the Bronx, Yonkers, and Chicago. In 2000, George joined Star Scientific, Inc. as a Territory Sales Manager, where they introduced discount low carcinogen cigarette brands and smokeless tobacco to accounts in Florida. George developed a new sales territory and managed volume sales growth until 2005. In 2006, they joined Swisher as the Regional Sales Manager. In this role, they managed a team of salespeople and was responsible for hiring, training, and reviews. George also managed high-volume Wholesaler Accounts and Regional Chain Accounts.

George Badame's education history includes obtaining a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Government from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania. Prior to that, they obtained a High School Diploma from Salesian High School. Additionally, George has a certification as a Certified Professional Category Analyst from the Category Management Association, which they obtained in November 2020.