Named after the Swahili word roughly meaning "to compete," Shindana Toys was community-owned and founded by Louis S. Smith, II and Robert Hall. The latter was the company's first CEO and President; though he was succeeded in both posts by Smith.
Shindana Toys, named after a Swahili word meaning "to compete," was community-owned and founded by Louis S. Smith, II and Robert Hall. The latter served as the company's first CEO and President; however, he was succeeded in both roles by Smith.