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Randy Rivera
Founder & CEO
Master Cigar Sommeleir (IACS), Cigar Sommeleir X2 (IACS / TU). Comsumer Tobacconist Certification (TU), Habanos Sommeleir Certification (Academia Habanos S.A, Cuba).
1st & Only Cigar Sommeleir in the world certified by INTABACO The Tobacco Institute of the Dominican Republic.
Monique Melendez
Director of Events & brand Ambassador
Founder and CEO of Exclusive Marketing & Events
This rockstar has brought memorable events throughout the NY tristate area. Making her one of the leading Marketing & Event professionals in the buisness. Monique has teamed up with the Monarch Cigar Society which guarantees extraordinary moments for our members.
Francisco "Chico" Rivas
Master Blender
Master Blender, CEO & Founder of Manufactura Rivas
Known as one of Dominican Republic's Top Master Blenders "Chico" has dominated the industry by producing works of art not just for himself but other cigar brands. The Monarch Cigar Society is honored to have "Chico" as our manufacturer.
Monarch brand ambassadors
Cynthia Fuentes
Raquel & Patricia Quesada
Cynthia Fuentes
Vice President of Arturo Fuente Cigars a global brand that reines in the industry as one of the best.
Cythia has contributed and dedicated herself to helping various organizations world wide.
Cynthia is also a part of the SOTL Global Movement.
Karen Berger
Raquel & Patricia Quesada
Cynthia Fuentes
Owner of Karen Berger Cigars
Frome the fields of Nicaraqua Karen Berger Cigars has embelished unique flavor profiles that have made a great impact in the cigar industry.
Karen is also a part of the SOTL Global Movement.
Leonor Abzaradel
Raquel & Patricia Quesada
Raquel & Patricia Quesada
Owner of Platinum Nova Cigars
Leonor also known as "Cigar Blondie" has made her mark in the cigar industry capturing mildstones like Cigar -
Journal 's Best Boutique Brand in the Dominican Republic for 2024-2025
Leo is also a part of the SOTL Global Movement.
Raquel & Patricia Quesada
Raquel & Patricia Quesada
Raquel & Patricia Quesada
Co-Owners of Quesada Cigars
The dynamic dual of the cigar world. Quesada cigars has always stepped up to the plate when it comes to contributing to the cigar culture. Now teaming up with Joya de Nicaragua to create a new distribution company SAG great things are to be expected!
Odelma Matos
Katherine Almonte
Elizabeth Santos
Owner of La Faraona Cigars
Located in historic Ybor City, Tampa FL
This Cuban Master Blender has created some of the best cigars known to Tampa.
Odelma is also a world record holder for the worlds biggest cigar, measuring 469 feet!
Elizabeth Santos
Katherine Almonte
Elizabeth Santos
Co-Owner of Noble Cigars
Master Cigar Sommelier (IACS) "Remarkable Liz" as known on social media is tasked with overseeing IACS's public relations. Elizabeth is also the Founder of Remarkable Aficionadas and part of the SOTL Global Movement.
Angelina Jerez
Katherine Almonte
Katherine Almonte
Co-Owner of Serie 040 Cigars
Cigar Roller and Owner of Angelina hair Academy. Angelina has balanced the world of beauty and cigars by giving 100% in both.
Angelina is also part of the SOTL Global Movement.
Katherine Almonte
Katherine Almonte
Katherine Almonte
Co-Owner of Tinta Negra Cigars
Katherine is involved in the Dominican Tobacco industry through Tabacalera TNC, founded in 2024. She is also a member of Fundación Un Patrón a Seguir, helping support people with medical needs across the Dominican Republic.
Monarch Board of representatives
Ivelisse Rodriguez
Ivelisse Rodriguez
Ivelisse Rodriguez
Retired NYPD Detective with more than 22yrs of service Ivelisse has transformed her leadership, discipline, and cultural pride into a meaningful outlet for networking through womens impowerment colaborations within the cigar culture.
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Mia Martin
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Mia Martin
Ivelisse Rodriguez
Mia Martin
Mia being of Cuban / Filipino desent brings old cigar culture from her upbringings and visits back home. Mia has studied under her family members and has gained the knowledge inorder to enhance any cigar event. Her cultural pride shines bright in the cigar industry.
The Monarch's Official DJ
DJ Phoenix is a Dominican Afro-Latina DJ from NYC known for her versitiile open-format style and ability to bring people together threw music. Since 2018, she has been creating unforgettable experiences by blending all types of genres in high energy sets. DJ Phoenix brings culture, passion, and good vibes to all events
Biggest Cigar in the world!
- The Monarch's Brand Ambassador Oldema Matos from La Faraona Cigars made history by breaking the current Guinness world record on March 21st, 2026 in historic Ybor City, Tampa Florida. Odelma crushed the old record of 295.4 feet made in Cuba back in 2016 with a massive cigar measuring 469.1 feet spanding 2.5 city blocks
The Monarch Lancero
Manufactured by Master Blender Chico Rivas this custom blend is extraordinary and agged to perfection. Monarch members love the notes that it gives and the Lancero format is sleek and sexy!
This Cigar can only be obtained by membership
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