About Wrench & Clover

Why This Exists

Wrench & Clover began with a simple observation:

Capability builds dignity.

In a world increasingly abstracted from physical work, there is something grounding about tools, metal, torque, and consequence. When something is built correctly, it works. When it isn’t, it doesn’t. The feedback is honest.

That honesty matters.

Wrench & Clover was created to restore classic vehicles with craftsmanship and mechanical integrity — but it was also created to preserve something else: the transmission of real, marketable skills from one generation to the next.

The Founder

Wrench & Clover was founded by Mike Levandoski, a scientist and business leader who spent over a decade working in highly regulated technical environments — leading teams, building systems, and scaling programs that required precision, accountability, and long-term thinking.

Over time, it became clear that the same principles that govern successful laboratories and technical organizations also govern successful workshops:

  • Clear standards

  • Measured execution

  • Respect for process

  • Responsibility for outcomes

Wrench & Clover applies that discipline to mechanical restoration — and to mentorship.

This is not a hobby garage.
It is a structured workshop with a long-term vision.

What We Believe

  • Skills should be transferable and economically relevant.

  • Businesses can serve communities without sacrificing standards.

  • Young people deserve exposure to real work, not simulations.

  • Craftsmanship builds confidence.

As the shop grows, so does its ability to mentor.

The long-term goal is to operate a charitable apprenticeship arm alongside the business — ensuring that real revenue supports real training inside a functioning shop.


The Wrench & The Clover

The wrench represents hard skill — metal, torque, discipline, and the belief that problems can be solved through effort and understanding.

The clover is personal.

It represents the founder’s son, born on St. Patrick’s Day after a complicated delivery — and the reminder that what matters most is worth building carefully. The clover also represents family, memory, and grounding.

Together, the wrench and the clover reflect the balance this shop is built on:

Hard work and responsibility.
Family and legacy.
Skill and meaning.

Wrench & Clover exists at that intersection.

Moving Forward

Wrench & Clover is still early.

That is intentional.

Strong institutions are built deliberately — with structure, accountability, and community trust.

If you are interested in a build, a partnership, or the long-term mentorship mission, we welcome thoughtful conversation.