In 1946, our grandfather, Clarence “Shorty” Willkomm started the company with Mobil Oil Company driving a wholesale gasoline and fuel oil route. Since then, three generations of Willkomms have grown the Willkomm Companies to a Wholesale Mobil Distributorship (JWI), a truck stop (Racine PETRO & TA Truck Service), four car washes (Rocket Wash) and two restaurants (The Dish and Blue Badger Bar & Grill) ... all in southeastern Wisconsin.

We are committed to make continuous improvements in our businesses so that we can provide our customers the best buying experience. As a locally owned family company, the Willkomms believe it is important to contribute to our local community. As members of these communities ourselves, we’d like to stay connected with our roots.

The Willkomms have generously donated over $39,000 to local fundraisers since 2010 to help support their cause. Every year, the Willkomms raise money for two homeless shelters in Racine (HALO) and Kenosha (Shalom Center). Since 2010, the Willkomm Companies have raised over $188,000 that went directly to these two homeless shelters.

Michael and Jim were born and raised in Kenosha. They grew up playing sports and taking part in community events. In fact, Michael even played football with the Racine Raiders. Currently, they both live and work in the Racine and Kenosha area.