Felipe started working for my dad before I was born, so I’ve always known him as part of the Finck Cigar Company family. The truth is, I’m so used to him being here that I occasionally take him for granted. Felipe is our chief accountant, office manager, and all around “get it done” guy. He deals with our factory employees, salespeople, and some of our large distributors. If an employee doesn’t know what to do in just about any situation, Felipe can get him an answer. He’s usually the first one here in the morning and often the last guy out in the evening. At 70+ years old he’s no spring chicken, but he’s as energetic and reliable as ever. When I’m not in the office he handles whatever comes up, which allows me to travel and occasionally vacation.
To say he’s a valuable asset would be a huge understatement. And, not only is he very capable as an employee, he’s also a heck of a nice guy! Felipe always has a smile on his face and a positive attitude. You can’t walk into a restaurant or a meeting without someone recognizing him and coming over to shake his hand. He is a terrific representative of our company, and I’m honored to call him my friend.
- Bill Finck Jr. and Felipe Gonzales