Dan Cotter
Vice President of Finance and Operations
Dan Cotter leads CAA’s financial and operational strategy, overseeing accounting, budgeting, investment management, compliance, and audits. He also directs human resources, IT systems, vendor relations, regulatory reporting, and strategic communications.
With more than thirty years of experience in financial management and organizational leadership, Dan has guided multiple successful turnaround efforts, strengthening performance and sustainability.
Before joining CAA in 2015, he served as Financial Controller for several firms in the Washington, D.C. area and worked in nonprofit audits with Coopers & Lybrand (now PwC). Dan holds a B.S. in Accounting from the University of Maryland.
The CAA Advocacy Team
We believe in having the best team of advocates in place who have years of experience in their respective states and at the federal government level.
Dedicated Advocacy for the Cigar Industry
Our team ensures prompt responses and actions when governmental regulatory issues or proposed legislation arise that would negatively impact the cigar industry. Seeking the most favorable and timely outcome for our members is the top priority of our advocacy efforts.
Our federal advocacy team in Washington, D.C. works closely with one another on regulatory affairs and federal issues that impact our members. Our network of state advocates spans from coast to coast and includes: the Eastern, the Midwestern, and the Western regions.
