Wisconsin native Jim Filter takes the wheel at Schneider: TT Equipment

July 2, 2026

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Wisconsin native Jim Filter takes the wheel at Schneider

A former Marine Corps helicopter mechanic, Jim Filter started out at Schneider 28 years ago as a maintenance team leader in Green Bay. Read more…

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