Jay N. Maisel
1925 -
Interview Length: 38 minutes
Interview Date: March 18, 2009
Interview Location: WHBG Channel 20, 223 Walnut Street, Harrisburg, PA
Born and raised on Long Island, N.Y., Jay Maisel has been a Harrisburg resident since 1949. After his time in the service and college in the Midwest, he moved with his wife to Harrisburg to work as a salesman. They started the Commonwealth Packaging Company in 1959. The Maisels were active in the Jewish community and participated in Harrisburg Community Theater while raising a family. Joined by their two sons, the Maisels have developed their Harrisburg company into an international enterprise, boasting high-end clients such as Saks Fifth Avenue and Calvin Klein. Their packaging product has also appeared with actress Amy Adams in the Disney movie, Enchanted.
- Jay Maisel states his name for the record
- Jay Maisel talks about where he was born and what brought him to Harrisburg.
- Jay Maisel talks about his family and move to Harrisburg.
- Jay Maisel describes his career path after college.
- Jay Maisel talks about distribution and his family
- Jay Maisel mentions his in-laws and their history in Harrisburg
- Jay Maisel talks about the growth of Commonwealth Packaging
- Jay Maisel talks about where his company is headquartered
- Jay Maisel discusses his involvement in the Jewish community
- Jay Maisel describes the changes he has seen in Harrisburg
- Jay Maisel talks about the flood of 1972
- Jay Maisel discusses the Harrisburg theatre community
