George A. Hormel

ABOUT GEORGE A. HORMEL

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

He worked a variety of odd jobs throughout the Midwest.

His company started out in the meatpacking business.

He had a son Jay with his wife Lillian.

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