About Us
Since 1951, Great Lakes Filters has been a pioneer in process filtration innovation and conversion of technical textiles. By partnering with Preferred Filter Recycling, we have enhanced our already vast capabilities. We are experts in providing filters, filter fabrics and filtration solutions for a wide variety of industries and applications. As a division of Acme Mills, a converter of technical textiles since 1917, we have access to the largest assortment of fabrics, woven and non-woven, than any other filtration company. We have the ability to work with our clients and suppliers to customize textiles to meet unique and specific requirements. Contact us today and let us customize a program for you.
The Great Lakes Team
Our staff and client services team are the heartbeat of our organization. Committed to our customers, we guarantee great solutions, and the finest service in the industry.
Matt Utley
Chief Operations Officer
Matt has been in the world of filtration manufacturing and sales for most of his career. Now COO of Great Lakes, he provides strategic leadership for the company.
Brian Balliet
Chief Executive Officer
Brian's knowledge of filtration and filters spans 30+ years. Committed to providing our clients with the best solutions, he works relentlessly towards earning the business of all our customers.
Dan Chrzanowski
Sales
Dan is a 30 year filtration veteran, and a key player in the revitalization of the Great Lakes brand. President at Preferred Filter Recycling, he literally invented filtration recycling.
Chris Chrzanowski
Sales
Born to sell, and driven to solve client issues, Chris helped write the book on industrial filtration and how to recycle it. His knack is for putting together complete cradle-to-cradle solutions for our clients.
John Hughes
Inside Sales
John has been with Great Lakes for XX years....
Hope Kuhl
Inside Sales
Hope brings to Great Lakes Fortune 500 experience in customer service.
