John Wolgamott (Co-Founder)

John Wolgamott is the Chairman and co-founder of StoneAge Inc. He has served on its board of directors from the beginning in 1979 and is still active in helping guide company strategy and management. StoneAge is 100% employee owned and has grown to become the leading manufacturer of waterblast tools worldwide. They have over 150 active distributors in 40 countries, with more than 50% of sales outside the US.

John graduated from the University of Colorado’s School of Engineering and did graduate work at the Colorado School of Mines. John has served on various local and national governing boards.

John is a major owner of Girard Properties LLC, a local commercial real estate firm. He is also part owner and managing member of Peak Brewing LLC which operates three local restaurants.

The Durango atmosphere appeals to John’s active nature and love of the outdoors. He enjoys the skiing, hiking, biking, and camping, right out the back door. He has rafted many rivers, bike toured in dozens of countries around the world, and sailed in warm waters during the winter. He’s lucky to have his wife Angie join him in these activities and spending time with their four daughters and three grandchildren.