Paul Teutul Jr. - Biography

Paul started working summers in his father's steel business (Orange County Ironworks) at the age of 12. In high school, he was involved with a Board Of Co-operative Educational Services (BOCES) program which allowed him to improve his metalworking skills. After graduation he joined Orange County Ironworks full time, eventually becoming head of its railing shop. During this time his father began spending more time building motorcycles for pleasure. Seeing his son's talent for metalworking and fabrication. Paul Teutul Sr. and his son formed Orange County Choppers in 1999.