Financial Services >> CEO Interviews >> November 5, 2001

Michael Strauss – American Home Mortgage Holdings Inc (ahmh)

MICHAEL STRAUSS founded American Home Mortgage in 1988 and currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors, President, and Chief Executive Officer. He is responsible for strategic directions as well as overseeing day-to-day operations. Mr. Strauss was previously the vice president and director of the Empire State Mortgage Bankers Association, and a member of a number of mortgage and advisory councils. He has a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. Profile
TWST: Can we start out with a history and overview of the company?

Mr. Strauss: We're a mortgage banker. We make loans to consumers who are

buying and refinancing houses, and then we resell