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.
Christy Parker, PHR
Human Resource Manager
Location: Bakersfield, CA
Christy Parker joined the Continental team as HR Manager in January 2023. In addition to her 20 years of experience working in human resources and operations management she brings a strong passion for people enrichment. It is her belief the true measure of a company’s success is through a strong work culture. Christy volunteers with multiple organizations throughout Kern County, has two amazing kids, and loves to travel.
Harold Brown
Director of Business Development
Location: Bakersfield, CA
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
Elizabeth Ambriz
Operations Manager
Location: Bakersfield, California
Division: Bakersfield, Ridgecrest, San Bernardino, Santa Fe Springs
My name is Liz Ambriz, I am the Operations Manager for Continental Labor. I have been with CLSR for over 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
Michelle Martin
Accounting Department Manager
Location: Bakersfield, California
Michelle Martin is the Accounting Department Manager of Continental Labor
Loves to be with her family and friends.
“What we do is give people an opportunity to strive and be better.”