George A. Hormel
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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.