Russ Mancuso

Russ Mancuso is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in the tobacco industry. Currently serving as Senior Vice President of Consumer Products at U.S. Tobacco Cooperative since September 2014, Mancuso oversees the management and financial performance of domestic sales, marketing, and distribution, leading a team of ten direct reports to meet corporate objectives. Prior roles include Vice President of Field Sales at Kretek International and Vice President of Business Development at Tobacco Media Group, where responsibilities involved collaborating with industry leaders to enhance educational and market engagement through events like the Tobacco Plus Convenience Expo. Mancuso also held significant leadership positions in sales at Imperial Tobacco Group, developing national accounts and sales teams to drive growth. Mancuso earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business from Lewis University.