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