Consumer >> CEO Interviews >> February 19, 2001

Robert Kassel – Us Home & Garden Inc (ushg)

ROBERT KASSEL co-founded U.S. Home & Garden Inc. and has been its Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, President and Treasurer since October 1990. From 1985-1991, he was a Consultant to Comtel Communications, Inc., a company specializing in the installation and operation of telephone systems in hotels. Mr. Kassel was also a real estate developer in Long Island, New York, and Santa Barbara, California. From 1965-1985, he was a practicing Attorney in New York City, specializing in corporate and securities law. Profile
TWST: Could we start out with a quick history and overview of the

company?

Mr. Kassel: US Home & Garden started in 1991 as a manufacturer and

marketer of lawn and garden products and