Wagonhammer is owned and managed by the Jay Wolf family. The business was founded in 1910 by brothers Julius and Max Wolf. They were followed by Julius’ son Jim. Jim was a state and national leader in agricultural, public service, and charitable organizations. Jim headed up Wagonhammer from 1949 until he passed away in 2002. Jim’s wife, Elaine, was his partner in everything he did. She was the matriarch of Wagonhammer and served her community in many ways until her passing in 2016.
Jim’s son, Jay, joined the business in 1984. Jay is the President and General Manager of Wagonhammer. He and his wife, Susie, have raised the fourth generation of Wolfs in Albion.