Schawbel Corporation Appoints Steve Hill as President of ThermaCELL Mosquito Repellents
OutdoorHub 01.24.14
Schawbel Corporation, a leader in bringing comfort to the outdoors, announces that Steve Hill, former president of Black Flag Brands, will serve as President of its ThermaCELL Repellents subsidiary, which markets an area mosquito repellent system in the United States and 27 countries around the world.
Hill has a rich history in insect control and consumer products spanning four decades. Recently Hill served as president of Black Flag for eight years during which the business experienced a compound annual growth rate of 27 percent. Prior to Black Flag, Hill spent five years with The Scotts Company where he helped engineer the acquisition, integration and substantial growth of the Ortho and Roundup brands.
ThermaCELL has a strong history in global repellent markets rooted in a relationship built with the U.S. Department of Defense in 1999. Expanding from hand-held appliances to include a line of lanterns and now torches, ThermaCELL products have no open flame, are virtually odorless and fully portable, utilizing patented technology to create a 15’ x 15’ zone of protection in minutes.
“We have grown ThermaCELL into the go-to solution for outdoor enthusiasts, and with Steve’s business building expertise, consumers everywhere will know the comfort of our bug-free zone,” said Bill Schawbel, Chairman of The Schawbel Corporation. “We are proud to have an experienced consumer products leader who has a long track record of growing insect control businesses.”
“I’m tremendously honored to have the opportunity to work with such a committed and talented team to grow the most effective area repellent on the market,” said Steve Hill.
