Our Team
Meet the people behind the scenes.
Shannon Grove
Founder, Chief Executive Officer
Location: Bakersfield, California
Shannon Grove co-founded Continental Labor & Staffing Resources in 1993. Today, she serves as the company President and CEO. Shannon is an Army veteran and current California State Senator. Shannon co-founded Continental with the belief that working hard to help people find jobs will not only elevate a person and their family, but also a community and a nation. This fundamental principle continues to guide the everyday workings of Continental today.
Gloria Hernandez
Chief Operating Officer
Location: Bakersfield, CA
Proud Grandma of girls, Mother, Owner, and Chief Operating Officer of Continental Labor and Staffing. Gloria joined the team in an entry level position 1998. Now, as Chief Operating Officer she empowers others to succeed through sharing her vast staffing experience, dedication, and passion.
“If you have achieved any level of success, Then pour it into someone else. Success is not success without a successor.”
T. D. Jakes
Kelly Lowery
Systems & Procurement Manager
Location: Bakersfield, California
Division: Bakersfield, Ridgecrest, San Bernardino, Santa Fe Springs
Kelly Lowery is the Systems and Procurement Manager of Continental Labor. He is obsessed with his 4 kids, the Boston Red Sox and missions work in Haiti.
From Kelly: “Continental isn’t just a job. It’s an opportunity. An opportunity every day to help people and families. What a privilege.”
Elizabeth Ambriz
Staffing Manager
Location: Bakersfield, California
Division: Bakersfield, Ridgecrest, San Bernardino, Santa Fe Springs
My name is Liz Ambriz, I am the Staffing Manager for Continental Labor. I have been with CLSR for almost 10 years. My family is my world.
“Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle. As with all matters of the heart, you’ll know when you find it.”- Steve Jobs
Lindsay Breedlove, PHR
Human Resources Manager
Location: Bakersfield, California
Lindsay Breedlove serves as Continental’s Human Resources Manager. She brings many years of responsible and progressive experience in HR compliance, training and development, employee relations, and organizational development. Lindsay holds a master’s degree in leadership and organizational studies from Azusa Pacific University.
Agustin Lopez
Safety Manager
Location: Bakersfield, California
Agustin Lopez is the safety and Risk Manager for Continental Labor.
He is a huge Saints Fan and enjoys spending time with his family.
From Auggie: “Safety starts with believing in the culture, not just doing it because you’re told to.
Michelle Martin
Accounting Lead
Location: Bakersfield, California
Michelle Martin is the Accounting Lead of Continental Labor
Loves to be with her family and friends.
“What we do is give people an opportunity to strive and be better.”