ABOUT US
Brady Hayek
Job Title: Proprietor
Biography: Born in Cheyenne, WY and raised in Thermopolis, WY Brady is a true Wyomingite.
After finishing college, Brady spent seven years working for the late U.S. Senator Craig Thomas in Washington, D.C. It was during this time in D.C. that Brady’s passion for tobacco became evident, particularly cigars, as well as his desire to move back to his home state of Wyoming.
Brady landed in Jackson Hole in January of 2001, where he served a few years as a Partner in the Public Relations firm, Brimmer Communications. During this time he also created The Teton Group, a small client focused real estate development firm also located in Jackson Hole, which he stills runs today.
In May of 2009, Brady purchased Tobacco Row from longtime former owner and cigar enthusiast, Richard Choate. Today, Tobacco Row remains a landmark in Jackson Hole’s Town Square offering the best the tobacco industry has to offer for its customers.
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Eric Smaldino
Job Title: Manager
Biography: Eric Smaldino's love for cigars began on his 18th birthday with a trip to his local tobacconist in East Aurora, NY for a Macanudo. The passion progressed in college when he and a good friend started a weekly cigar night for all lovers of the leaf in Syracuse.
After moving to Jackson, WY he has continued his education of tobacco through managing Tobacco Row. His tastes lean towards full bodied Nicaraguan puros and creamy, Connecticut shade with his Cheerios.
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Austin Kranz
Job Title: Tobacconist
Biography: Having been born and raised in Wyoming and Colorado, camping has always been a big part of my life. It was on a family camping trip where I experienced cigars for my first time. My father was kind enough to share one of his Swisher Sweets, which I nearly turned green from inhaling. And while it made me sick, it was clear that cigars were going to be one of my passions from that moment on.
I am continually learning and appreciating the craft of making a fine cigar, and look forward to spending time with friends and family while trying a new blend.
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