Oscar Mayer

At Oscar Mayer, heritage is important to us. When we began our wonderful, yet intense week of learning at Hot Dog High, I was exposed to the rich family history of the organization that involves much more than just a name.

Cut to ten months later: Atta-Dog Adam and I were rolling the streets of Savannah when we came across a woman with quite a story to share: Oscar G. Mayer (grandson of our founding father Oscar F. Mayer), was her father-in-law. Her husband is Donald Mayer, the second son of Oscar G. Mayer who, when he was President, had great influence in the expansion of the company and greatly shaped the values upon which the company became successful.. Sandy Mayer, considering us members of her extended family, invited us over for a wonderful home cooked dinner with her husband.

We were regaled with stories of the evolution of the Wienermobile, about “Uncle” Carl Mayer and his vision of pre-sliced bacon and modern America. After we had finished savoring the flavorful meal (it’s apparent cooking comes in the family blood), we were taken down memory lane, seeing photos and articles that have appeared over the 125+ years of good food and family.

This is the Mayer’s first share of stock they owned. I offered them ten dollars for the one share, but they decided it’s priceless to them :

It’s comforting thought to know the family company you work for was built on hard work, faith in their product, and the idea that everyone deserves a little bite of happiness.