TABACALERA USA Inc.
Jason Williams has extensive experience in human resources leadership positions. Jason currently serves as the Chief Human Resources Officer for TABACALERA USA Inc., where they are responsible for overseeing HR operations. Prior to that, they held the role of Vice President and Head of Human Resources for Tabacalera USA (Imperial Brands PLC), where they managed HR for their premium cigar subsidiaries and supported their ancillary businesses in the US, Canada, and Mexico.
Before joining TABACALERA USA Inc., Williams worked as a Human Resources Director at CarMax, where they led HR operations for their dealerships in the southeast United States. Jason also held various leadership roles at Target, including Store Director and Group Human Resources Business Partner. In these positions, they were responsible for HR operations for multiple stores in South Florida and supported a large number of associates.
Williams began their HR career as a Human Resources Manager at Walmart Distribution Center, where they oversaw HR programs and culture for a large distribution center. Jason also played a role in the start-up activities of a new distribution facility.
Prior to their HR career, Williams served as an Assistant Men's Basketball Coach at LaGrange College.
Jason Williams has a strong educational background in the field of human resources and organizational leadership. Jason obtained their Doctor of Education (EdD) degree in Organizational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University, which they pursued from 2020 to 2024. Prior to that, they completed their Master of Science (MS) degree in Human Resource Management from Florida International University in 2019.
In addition to their postgraduate education, Jason holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from LaGrange College. Details regarding the start and end year for their MBA program were not provided. Furthermore, they have a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Applied Psychology from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, although specific dates for this degree were not mentioned either.
Apart from their academic qualifications, Jason has obtained several certifications related to their field. Jason holds the Senior Professional in Human Resources® (SPHR®) Certification from HRCI, which they achieved in January 2021. Additionally, they hold the Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR) certification from HRCI, obtained in March 2020. Jason also earned the SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certification from SHRM in February 2020.
TABACALERA USA Inc.
Deep Roots: In 1636, the company that would become Tabacalera Company, and from which today’s Tabacalera USA gets its name, was launched in Spain. From these almost 400 year old roots, Tabacalera USA unites the essence of history, farming, manufacturing and marketing excellence -- reflecting the very best of tradition and expertise as the oldest tobacco company in the world. Manufacturing Milestone: 1758 - A major milestone for the Tabacalera Company. During this year, the company opened doors to its first factory: The Royal Factory of Sevilla. At the time, the factory was the second largest building in Spain, only surpassed in size by a royal residence. Tobacco Monopolies 1887- Before Tabacalera S.A. was formed, the company was crowned Compañía Arrendataria de Tabacos, a publicly traded Spanish tobacco monopoly. The Future : 1945 - Compañía Arrendataria de Tabacos controlled the tobacco monopoly in Spain for years, through the Spanish Civil War, and through to the early 1940s. In 1945, in response to new laws, the limited company, Tabacalera Sociedad Anonima, was formed. Tabacalera S.A. paved the way for the future structure and success of the company. Altadis Is Born: 2000 - Tabacalera S.A. and French tobacco company, Seita, merged to form a new company: Altadis. Altadis was set to be the biggest tobacco company in Europe. The merger created a new tobacco firm, big enough to compete with the industry's toughest rivals of the day. Premium Cigar Market 2013: Imperial Tobacco Group, after acquiring Altadis in 2008, restored the name Tabacalera to its Premium Cigar Division, maintaining Tabacalera a top leader in the premium cigar market and staying true to its roots. Tabacalera Today : In 2015, Tabacalera USA was formed. The company oversees the premium cigar businesses in the United States, which is the world's largest premium cigar market. Tabacalera USA’s business units include Altadis U.S.A., JR Cigar, and Casa de Montecristo.