Bear Duplisea

Bear Duplisea is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in sales and the cigar industry. Currently serving as a Senior Account Executive at Applause since January 2024, Duplisea has also been a prominent figure in the cigar community as the host of the #ELOsoFumarTakes podcast since November 2017, where insights into industry culture are shared. In addition, Duplisea co-hosts the Cigar-Coop Prime Time Special Edition and has worked as a tobacconist at Michael's Tobacco since September 2013. Prior experience includes several leadership roles in sales management at Service Autopilot from 2016 to 2024 and a background in sales at State Farm® from 2006 to 2016. Bear Duplisea holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Broadcasting and History from Texas Christian University, completed in 2006.