George A. Hormel

About

Founder of the Hormel Foods Corporation, makers of canned meats and the ever-popular SPAM.

Before fame

He worked a variety of odd jobs throughout the Midwest.

Trivia

His company started out in the meatpacking business.

Family life

He had a son Jay with his wife Lillian.

Associated with

He followed Henry Ford's example and insisted on paying his employees well and giving them good benefits.