Family companies are run according to a set of values; these values are typically set by the founder of the business and are then perpetuated by the following generations. Founded in 1967 by Chester and Rheta Ahola, and now run co-operatively by their three sons and daughter, The Ahola Corporation has shown tremendous perseverance in growing a successful family business.

The Ahola Corporation is an originator in PC-based payroll processing and has leveraged new technology every step of the way. Ahola's business has been built upon constant innovation in regards to technology. "Chet" Ahola was a pioneer in using technology for data management, and he did it long before mainstream computing was popular. Ahola maintained it's technological prowess in moving to DOS processing during the 1980's, and then into Windows. Ahola's first Windows based product, Generations Hybrid Payroll Technology (HPT), gives Ahola many options and capabilities not available in the previous system. Developed in-house by our staff of computer programmers, Generations HPT utilizes some of the most cutting-edge technologies available. Built into Generations HPT is the first-of-it's-kind Family Pay^SM system, specifically designed for family businesses, ensuring complete data integrity, security and privacy.

In addition, Ahola's dedicated staff has continuously delivered award winning service to its clients. Today, our staff of payroll professionals serve thousands of businesses all over the United States.

The Ahola Corporation has grown from its beginnings as "Cleveland's Family Business Payroll Service" into "America's First Family Payroll Company^SM." Current officers Jeff, Marja, Mark and Scott Ahola are living examples of the family businesses that The Ahola Corporation strives to serve every day.