Consumer >> CEO Interviews >> February 19, 2001
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 thecompany?
Mr. Kassel: US Home & Garden started in 1991 as a manufacturer and
marketer of lawn and garden products and