Paul Grimmer - President and Owner

Paul Grimmer has 35 years of experience in the petroleum industry to his leadership role as President of Continental Technologies. Throughout his career, he has combined his engineering expertise with the ability to identify promising technologies, and then guided the development of those technologies to commercial success. As President of Conoco Gas Solutions, he grew the “gas solutions” business within the company from its inception into a program that generated $100,000,000 annually, with a staff of more than 240 people. While focused on Fischer-Tropsch gas-to-liquid processes, Mr. Grimmer's team also developed novel technologies for synthesis gas generation, Fischer-Tropsch synthesis and product upgrading. Their efforts resulted in a 400 barrel per day demonstration plant, the 3rd largest gas-to-liquid plant in the world.

Andrew Grimmer - General Manager

Andrew Grimmer is the General Manager for Continental Technologies and is based out of the fabrication facility in Ponca City, Oklahoma. He is responsible for the budget, staff management, and day to day operations.

Mr. Grimmer holds a bachelor’s degree in Digital Imaging as well as a master’s degree in Industrial Technology with an emphasis in Manufacturing, both degrees from Texas State University – San Marcos. 

Kipp Bauchert - Sales Manager

Kipp Bauchert is the Sales Manager for Continental Technologies. Mr. Bauchert has over 22 years of industry experience in engineering, sales and marketing. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry and Physics from Butler University as well as a Master's Degree in Electro-Optics Engineering from the University of Dayton.

If you have any questions or would like to know more about Continental Technologies, please feel free to contact Kipp at (303) 530-0263 ext. 152 and/or kbauchert@contechfab.com.

Emily Grimmer Shepard - Program Manager

Since April 2009, Emily Grimmer Shepard has been an integrual part of Continental Technologies' Business Development team. Emily is responsible for sales, marketing, bid proposals, and developing long-term business relationships. She graduated from Texas Christian University with a bachelor's degree in Advertising and Public Relations.