Turning Point Brands Announces Retirement of General Counsel James Dobbins and Appoints Brittani Cushman as
Successor
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Turning Point Brands, Inc. (“TPB”) (NYSE: TPB), a leading provider of Other Tobacco Products (“OTP”) and
adult
consumer alternatives, today announced the appointment of Brittani Cushman as General Counsel successor.
James
Dobbins, TPB Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, will retire on October 31, 2020,
following
more than 20 years leading the Company’s legal and governance functions.
Brittani Cushman will succeed Mr. Dobbins as General Counsel. Ms. Cushman currently serves as Senior Vice
President of External Affairs in the Company’s legal department. Ms. Cushman joined Turning Point Brands as
Director of External Affairs in 2014. During her tenure with the Company, Ms. Cushman has been a key driver
of
initiatives related to the Company’s policy strategy and regulatory filings along with advising on
significant
acquisitions. Prior to joining Turning Point Brands, Ms. Cushman served as General Counsel at a
privately-held
tobacco product manufacturer.
“James has been an invaluable resource for our growing organization during his tenure with the Company
including
the successful initial public offering in 2016,” said Larry Wexler, President and CEO. “The Board of
Directors
and Executive Team thank James for his leadership and service to the Company. I am particularly pleased that
he
has agreed to remain with the company in a consulting role.”
Ms. Cushman will assume the role of Deputy General Counsel immediately, working with Mr. Dobbins to ensure a
seamless transition ahead of his departure.
“Brittani has been a critical piece of our leadership team,” Mr. Wexler commented. “Since joining the
Company,
her unique skillset and forward-thinking contributions have strengthened the business. Brittani’s ability to
diagnose and respond to evolving legal landscapes will be a significant factor to our continued success.”
About Turning Point Brands, Inc.
Louisville, Kentucky-based Turning Point
Brands,
Inc. (NYSE: TPB) is a leading U.S. provider of Other
Tobacco Products and adult consumer alternatives. TPB, through its focus brands generates solid cash flow
which
it uses to finance acquisitions, increase brand support and strengthen its capital structure. TPB does not
sell
cigarettes. More information about the company is available at its corporate website, www.turningpointbrands.com.
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Source: Turning Point Brands, Inc.