Knauss

Since joining Clorox, Mr. Knauss has worked to strengthen Clorox's relationships with retailers and improve its branding, including repositioning its Clorox brand as a health and wellness product, easing its image as a harsh cleaner.

Icahn's Next Target: Clorox Ellen Byron 2011

Mr. Knauss, Clorox's chief executive, is a former marine who is well regarded inside the company and by Wall Street.

Icahn's Next Target: Clorox Ellen Byron 2011

Most ReStores accept a range of building materials, including doors, cabinets, windows, light fixtures and flooring, as well as appliances and furniture, Knauss says.

Habitat ReStore outlets growing 2011

A Clorox spokeswoman wouldn't comment on the trades, but said the company first learned of Mr. Icahn's unsolicited bid Thursday afternoon, when the investor called Chief Executive Don Knauss to let him know his plans.

Heavy Bets on Clorox Options Before Icahn Bid Brendan Conway 2011

Clorox Chief Executive Don Knauss said Monday that the company would defend itself in the event of a proxy fight.

Icahn Raises His Bid for Clorox to $80 a Share Ellen Byron 2011

Its two stores in Nashville, which opened in 2005 and 2006, have generated enough revenue to sponsor 17 additional Habitat for Humanity homes, Chief Operating Officer Ralph Knauss says.

Habitat ReStore outlets growing 2011

Greg Foster was represented in the case by Janet Knauss and her boss, an attorney named Jeff Kilmer.

The Sins of Brother Curtis Lisa Davis 2011

Greg Foster was represented in the case by Janet Knauss and her boss, an attorney named Jeff Kilmer.

The Sins of Brother Curtis Lisa Davis 2011

Chairman and Chief Executive Don Knauss said the categories that Clorox operates in—laundry, cleaning products, trash bags and others--continue to recover from the depths of the downturn, as consumers either started buying lower-priced private label goods or found alternatives, like using plastic shopping bags in trash cans, to the household staples.

Clorox Posts Strong Sales for Quarter Paul Ziobro 2012

Thursday afternoon, Mr. Icahn called Mr. Knauss to give him a heads up about the acquisition proposal.

Icahn's Next Target: Clorox Ellen Byron 2011