During his more than thirty years in operating roles at General Cigar and Culbro Corporation, Edgar M. Cullman Jr. faced both favorable and unfavorable business conditions and learned how to lead in both those circumstances. For instance, in his early career, the cigar industry began a slow decline that lasted nearly 20 years, while in his later years the cigar industry had a tremendous revival. During this time, he not only took a hands-on approach to General Cigar but also helped lead the company into other diversified businesses. Mr. Cullman’s unusual operating experience adds exceptional value to his role as a managing member of Culbro, LLC. Mr. Cullman joined General Cigar in 1974 af