The People of Continental Steel
Continental Steel has an extremely high employee retention rate. In fact, some of our employees have been around since the company's inception in 1971. Continental Steel's Project Managers boast regular clients and established relationships. Continental Steel's shop employees are members of the Ironworkers Shop Union, while the field employees are members of the Ironworkers, the Millwrights or the Operating Engineers.
Robert L. Bisbee: Owner & President Robert Bisbee founded Continental Steel in 1971 and has continued to run the company for 37 years. Continental Steel has enjoyed steady growth since 1971. Robert continues to find new ways to utilize his talents and resources to benefit the people and communities around him.
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 Jim Leonard: Senior Project Manager
Jim has been with Continental Steel for eight years. He specializes in estimating and structural fabrication and erection, in addition to a wide range of miscellaneous steel fabrication, from handrails to custom stairways. Recent projects have included the Kansas City Convention Center and the TWA building renovation.
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 Dale Mynatt: Project ManagerDale has been with Continental Steel since 1986. His specialties lie in estimating projects, project management, design and engineering. He's also a very good dancer. Recent projects have included the Liberty Memorial renovation and Toys R Us renovation in Lee’s Summit, MO.
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 Jim Henley: Project Manager
Jim has been with Continental Steel since 1988. He enjoys the custom nature of each project that comes through Continental Steel. He handles a wide variety of work, from general contracting to industrial projects. Recent projects have included St. Luke's Hospital renovations in addition to several small, local contractor projects.
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 Mike Keck: Project Manager
Mike has been with Continental Steel and Conveyor Co. since 2006. He specializes in projects ranging from industrial projects to water/wastewater projects. He has been in the steel fabricating industry for 26 years. His background enables him to handle aluminum/stainless steel and carbon steel fabricating. Recent projects include General Motors, Ford Motor Company, Cargill Crush Plant Expansion, and CertainTeed.
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 John Nyquist: Draftsman
John is our in-house draftsman. He has been a contractor for Continental Steel and Conveyor Co. since 1996. He is a graduate of Finley Engineering College. He has 42 years experience in detailing projects.
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 Don Wegener: Shop Superintendent
Don has worked for Continental Steel and Conveyor Co. since 1976. He has been the Shop Superintendent since 1991. He has extensive experience in every facet of shop fabrication. He oversees each project that passes through the shop, starting from the design phase through to the finished product. When he's not working at the shop, you may find him fishing, or relaxing in the outdoors. Don is the proud father of three grown sons.
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 Don Nafzinger: Manager, Continental Rental Don helps to coordinate equipment and tools for our field department. He also manages equipment rental through our equipment rental company, Continental Rental. Continental Rental supplies equipment ranging from cranes to elevators.
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 Carol Bisbee: Office Manager
Carol keeps the guys in line, for the most part. From writing and reviewing contracts to relaying safety documents to potential clients, she keeps Continental Steel running smoothly.
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 Barbara Oakman: Office Manager
Barbara helps to tackle the day-to-day office work at Continental Steel. You're likely to talk to her, should you call. She's been with Continental Steel for three years.
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 Zoom : Office Cat
Zoom is a stray cat that found a home at Continental Steel, most often in John Nyquist's office, and usually on his papers.
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