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Black, Roger
US Fact Witness
Mr. Black joined Brown & Williamson ("B&W") in 1981 as an Associate Leaf Blender. He is currently Director of Product Development & Leaf Blending. During his career at B&W he has held the following positions:
- B&W, Associate Leaf Blender, 1981-84
- B&W, Leaf Blender, 1984-1986
- B&W, Senior Leaf Blender, 1986-1991
- B&W, Manager of Leaf Blending, 1991-1993
- B&W, Director of Leaf Blending, 1993-2002
- B&W, Director of Product Development & Leaf Blending, 2002-present
As a leaf blender, Black has played in role in selecting the type and position of tobacco leaves which impacts both taste and nicotine level. Black also authored a chapter of the Handbook on Root Technology which discusses the use of ammonia to increase the effective level of nicotine in tobacco smoke.
Source: United States' Factual Memorandum Pursuant to Order #470, Section V (tab 1)