John Schipper

John Schipper is an employment and disability law attorney with a special focus on fair treatment of people. His direct experience sets him apart from other attorneys.

The Schipper Law Group specializes in handling employment and disability law claims for those who have been treated unfairly or not paid as promised. This area of law necessitates extensive study and commitment to succeed.

Early Life and Education

John Schipper was born on March 26, 1928 in Grant, Michigan to John and Sarah (Mouthaan) Schipper.

His life was filled with accomplishments; he worked as a farmer and owned his own livestock trucking company, plus was an active member of Martin Reformed Church. Married to Leona for 44 years, John enjoyed farming life immensely while their three children John, Jim, and Barb followed in their footsteps.

He is survived by his wife, Leona; sons John and Jim; as well as six grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents and sisters.

Professional Career

John Schipper has had an illustrious professional career spanning multiple fields. His expertise encompasses chemical kinetics, polymers, material science, computer algorithms, applied math control systems, compute science, electromagnetic effects, nuclear effects and physical optics.

He possesses a diverse background in engineering and patent law. Additionally, he is actively engaged with the Albert Lea Entrepreneur Advancement Program, connecting local entrepreneurs with resources.

He has taught and performed with many famous musicians such as Aretha Franklin, Frank Sinatra Jr., Johnny Mathis, The Temptations, Don Rickles, Maria Schneider, Clay Aiken, Cheap Trick, Jon Faddis and Wayne Bergeron to name a few. Furthermore he has several commercial recordings to his credit, plus being featured as a soloist with Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps.

Achievements and Honors

Schipper was a renowned community banker, and has been recognized for his leadership. Additionally, his contributions to the arts have been recognized.

Schipper has previously displayed his art at various museums. One of Schipper’s installations was featured at the Armory Show in 2015.

He has also included physicality into his performance art. In 2015, he created Million Dollar Walk (2015), an installation that invites visitors to walk around Pier 94 with an armored suitcase filled with one million dollars in cash.

Schipper was instrumental in building Central’s athletics program into one of the premier programs in the Midwest. Under his direction, Central won seven NCAA Div. III national team championships and 18 Iowa Conference all-sports titles.

Personal Life

As an attorney, John specializes in employment and disability law. His knowledge of how employers, the government, and insurers view these claims gives him an edge over attorneys without direct experience in this area of practice.

Throughout his career, he has earned several accolades for his work. But none quite compare to winning a case for a client who was entitled to compensation after suffering an occupational injury.

He was honored to have been featured on the cover of Business Week. A lifelong member of Bethel Reformed Church in rural Aplington, he enjoyed visiting with family and friends. Survived by his wife, Trena; son Irwin; parents George and Steno Schipper; as well as three brothers, he will always be fondly remembered by those he left behind.

Net Worth

John Schipper is an American television director and executive chairman of DAZN Group. Previously the president of ESPN, he earned praise for helping the network become smarter and sharper.

His estimated net worth is $25 million. His success in the entertainment industry has only added to his wealth.

His philanthropic work has contributed to his rise in net worth. He is actively involved with several charitable organizations throughout America.

Another family with a vast fortune is the du Ponts, whose chemicals business is an influential player in oil and gas industries. Through the years, it has produced everything from dynamite to plastics. Nowadays, approximately 3,500 members of this du Pont family own it.