Clayton Wolfe is a busy man. He’s as dedicated to the community as he is to adventure, and is an active member of The Saguaros, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to raising funds for local children’s charities. Wolfe, who has been involved with The Saguaros for several years as a board member, currently serves as chairman of the 2026 Olympiad (April 17 at Scottsdale Stadium), helping lead one of the Valley’s most impactful philanthropic events.
While he’s a Realtor and partner at The Agency, he also spends a lot of time on his hobbies—he’s been a pilot and flight instructor for over 15 years and, on the mountaineering side, recently completed the Seven Summits, which means climbing the tallest mountain on each continent.
His next outdoor goal? To cross-country ski to both the North and South Poles.
Here, we talk with him about the Olympiad, his hobbies, owning and operating a grain farm, and his farm-to-table food brand.
For readers who may not be familiar, what is The Saguaros, and why has its mission mattered so much to you?
The Saguaros is a group of young professionals committed to raising money for children’s charities across Arizona. What matters most to me is the combination of real financial impact and hands-on involvement. You can see exactly where the money goes and the lives it changes. We raise roughly $2 million annually through two major events: our fall fundraiser, NiteFlite, and our spring fundraiser, The Olympiad.
The Olympiad has become an anticipated philanthropic event in the Valley. What makes it a signature fundraiser for The Saguaros?
It connects more than a hundred businesses across the Valley in a competitive, high-energy, team-driven event. It’s fun, but it also raises serious money. Companies don’t just donate. They show up, compete, and build culture around giving back.
As chairman of this year’s Olympiad, what is your vision for the event?
To scale it thoughtfully. That means more teams through broader industry participation and an even stronger fundraising impact, while preserving the community feel that has made the Olympiad special for more than 20 years.
What sets the Olympiad apart from other charity fundraisers, both for participants and supporters?
It doesn’t feel passive. Participants are actively involved, and supporters see a tangible return through engagement, visibility, and impact. The inter-business networking and friendly competition make it feel like a shared experience, not just a donation.
We’ve heard you have some interesting hobbies. You’re a private pilot and an accomplished mountaineer. Can you tell us about those?
I’ve been a pilot and flight instructor for over 15 years, with more than 2,000 flight hours, and I’m nearing completion of my ATP certification. My favorite aircraft to fly for both business and personal use is the Pilatus PC-12 NGX.
On the mountaineering side, I recently completed the Seven Summits, which means climbing the tallest mountain on each continent, including Mount Everest. My next outdoor goal is to cross-country ski to both the North and South Poles. Combined with the Seven Summits, that would complete the Explorers Grand Slam.
When you aren’t conquering land, sky, and nonprofits, what would we find you doing in your spare time?
Working diligently for my clients or spending time outdoors with my wife. You’ll usually find us backpacking, overlanding, hunting, or ice climbing.
Favorite book?
Two-for-one: The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday.
Favorite places around Scottsdale?
The McDowell Mountain and Phoenix Mountain preserves, and of course, Scottsdale Airport.
One additional thing we’d be surprised to learn about you:
At one point, I simultaneously owned and operated a grain farm, a heavy-haul and bulk transportation company, and a farm-to-table food brand in Canada. Erewhon was the first grocery store to invite my product onto its shelves.
