Jim Von Lanken

Jim received a Diesel and Heavy Equipment Mechanics degree from Western Wisconsin Technical Institute in La Crosse, Wis., and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin Stout. He started his career with Schneider 36 years ago as a mechanic. In his career with Schneider he has lived in Green Bay, Wis., Joliet, Ill., Charlotte, N.C. and Atlanta, Ga. His career path has taken him from a mechanic, to a lead mechanic, then to a shop floor leader, a shop supervisor to his current role as the safety and training manager for maintenance operations.