Paul is owner of Zips Truck Equipment, Inc. in New Hampton and the ecommerce site Zips.com. He is a long-time businessman with a number of real estate investments in the Charles City and New Hampton areas. He holds dual degrees in business management and economics from the University of Northern Iowa. His wife Margo and he have adult children and are members of Immaculate Conception Parish in Charles City. He belongs to a number of industry groups, the Charles City Area Development board, NIACC Foundation Board and serves on the Immaculate Conception Finance Council. He is also in the International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame.