CAO, one of the world’s foremost premium cigar manufacturers, today announced the promotion of Frank Kapp to National Sales Manager CAO, one of the world’s foremost premium cigar manufacturers, today announced the promotion of Frank Kapp to National Sales Manager. Kapp, 38, joined CAO in 2004 as the Regional Sales Manager in the mid-Atlantic territory. A graduate of Clemson University, Kapp’s background includes 15 years experience in the restaurant and hospitality sector. He was also integral in the development of a highly successful premium cigar program at the renowned Capital Grille in Washington, D.C. “Frank’s industry knowledge, expertise, leadership skills, and track record make him the ideal candidate to foster continued growth in North America,” commented CAO Vice President Sales Micky Pegg. Former CAO National Sales Manager, Micky Pegg, was promoted to Vice President Sales last month. CAO International, Inc. is the producer of one of the country’s top lines of premium cigars, Meerschaum pipes and pipe tobaccos. Founded by Cano A. Ozgener in Nashville as a labor of love 39 years ago, today CAO products can be found on every continent in the world with the exception of Antarctica. CAO produces nine cigar lines that have all been rated ‘90’ (“OUTSTANDING”) or above, by Cigar Aficionado and Cigar Insider.