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OUR TEAM
Meet the team behind Cigar Crate.
Inspired by their love for discovering new cigars and their passion for helping you explore the flavors of the world.
CEO & FOUNDER
Veljko Bogdanovic
Veljko Bogdanovic, who was born in Serbia, is the CEO & Founder of Cigar Crate. Veljko grew up in Memphis, Tennessee, and is currently working at an investment banking firm in Nashville, TN. Over the past five years, he has amassed a large social media following through various cigar-related reviews and lifestyle content. Since then, his expanding expertise in cigars is what led him to the creation of Cigar Crate.
With a strong focus on quality selection, Veljko hopes to raise the bar for subscription-based cigar businesses.
Michael Jansheski, who was born in San Rafael, California, is the Chief Operating Officer of Cigar Crate - focused on both inbound and outbound sales efforts for the company. In addition to Cigar Crate and HYPE Energy where Michael was a top salesman, he is also working towards a degree in concrete management at MTSU. Aside from being a cigar enthusiast, he also shares a passion for creating glass art.
You can find some of his work at @abundant_creations_ on Instagram. Michael is highly motivated to help Cigar Crate customers expand their pallets in an affordable and engaging way.