committees

This Committee plays an integral role in policy development and implementation by providing recommendations and direction on federal legislative and regulatory issues and on initiatives that could impact the business interests of the housewares industry. It also provides guidance on long and short-term grassroots action plans.

Board Liaison
Bruce Kaminstein, President, Casabella

Committee Chairperson
Dale Matschullat, VP/General Counsel, Newell Rubbermaid

Bankruptcy Subcommittee Chairperson
Heida Thurlow, President, Chantal Corp.

Committee Members
Richard Agresta, iSi North America
John Breeden, Demeyere/NA, Div. A.S.C.
Allen Darwin, Lifestyle Home, Div. of Golden Tadco Int'l.
Marsha Everton, The Pfaltzgraff Co.
Jean-Rene Gougelet, Vido Enterprise
Linda S. Graebner, Jarden Corporation
Kerrie Kiernan, Brabantia USA
Scott Meyer, Zak Designs, Inc.
Marvin Mick, New Advanced Products, Inc.
Patrick O'Connor, RangeKleen Mfg., Inc.
Bill Reibl, Progressive International Corp.
Bruce Ronner, Arrow Plastic Mfg. Co.
Calvin Scott, Polder, Inc.
Michael Silver, Silvermark