Dr. Jeffery S. Gentry

Overview

Dr. Gentry, 50, was promoted to RAI Group Executive Vice President effective April 1, 2008, upon the retirement of Mr. Eckmann. He served as Executive Vice President - Research and Development of RJR Tobacco since December 2004, after serving as Vice President - Product Development since 2000. Dr. Gentry joined RJR Tobacco in 1986 as a research and development chemist. He is the co-founder of No Limits II, a non-profit organization providing social opportunities for disabled adults in the Winston-Salem area.