HOME SAFETY COUNCIL® NAMES NEW MEMBERS TO ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Newly Appointed Members Bring Corporate and Safety Expertise to Advance the Nonprofit's National Leadership

The national, nonprofit Home Safety Council has expanded its Board of Directors to include two new members. Tom Russo and Carmine Schiavone, the newly appointed members, bring extensive fire safety and corporate leadership experience to the Home Safety Council's Board of Directors.

"The Home Safety Council is very fortunate to have two talented individuals with valuable injury-prevention knowledge, extensive business experience and proven leadership skills joining our Board of Directors," said Meri-K Appy, president of the Home Safety Council. "We are confident their skills and experience will help advance our efforts to prevent home-related injuries."

Home Safety Council's New Board Members:

Tom Russo

Mr. Russo is the Co-President of Jarden Corporation's Branded Consumables business segment, with more than 20 years experience in consumer product companies. He has significant expertise in the fire safety and product safety testing industry. Mr. Russo's responsibilities at Jarden include oversight of the growth and expansion of consumer safety and security product lines such as First Alert, as well as other Jarden consumer brands. Prior to this position, Mr. Russo served as president of Jarden's First Alert brand where he oversaw the successful introduction of many new products, including First Alert's fire extinguishing spray, Tundra®.

Carmine Schiavone

Mr. Schiavone has more than 18 years experience in the fire protection industry and is currently the General Manager of the Americas for Tyco Fire Suppression and Building Products. Mr. Schiavone is active in many trade and professional associations and coalitions, including the National Fire Protection Association, the National Fire Sprinkler Association, American Fire Sprinkler Association and the IRC Coalition, an organization that seeks to modify the International Residential Code (IRC) to require the use of fire sprinklers in one and two family homes. In addition, he is an active participant and supporter of the Amos House of Faith, a nonprofit organization that supports the recovery of burn victims.