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Andrew Watkins
Executive Vice President, President
Andrew serves as Executive Vice President, President where he is responsible for the management and strategic direction of Crown. Previously, Andrew served as Director of Operations for Crown, which he co-founded in 2019, and sold to Revive Holdings in December 2021.
Andrew started his telecommunications career in 2007 as a laborer in Twin Falls, Idaho and has extensive experience managing large-scale master service agreements throughout Idaho and has forged strong relationships with several key customers. Additionally, Andrew has been part of many RUS projects in Montana, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, California, and Washington and has supervised several large-scale line builds throughout the mountain west.
Ken Killingbeck
Executive Vice President
Ken serves as Executive Vice President where he is responsible for estimating and training of management. Previously, Ken served as President of Crown, which he co-founded in 2019, and sold to Revive Holdings in December 2021.
Ken has nearly 40 years of experience in the utility industry, beginning his career in 1983 in California. Ken has held numerous positions during the course of his career, including laborer, operator, foreman, supervisor, safety director, Idaho State Manager, Vice President, and co-founder and President of Crown Utilities. He has a wealth of knowledge ranging from RUS, long line fiber projects, MSA work, and Design Builds. Ken is an expert at bidding and performing RUS projects and MSA contracts.
Justin Grant
Vice President, Projects
Justin serves as Vice President, Projects where he is responsible for all Magic Valley operations using his experience and strong working relationships with local utility providers.
Justin has over 25 years of experience in the telecommunications industry and has worked for various customers across the country, including using his knowledge to help them complete multiple government contracts. Justin began his career as a laborer in 1996. In 2015, Justin was named the general manager of bid projects and successfully delivered multiple large-scale RUS projects acting as an estimator, operator, and on-site manager. In 2019, Justin co-founded Elite Utilities and Trenching which was sold to Revive Holdings in January 2022.
Rob Griffith
Vice President, Construction
Rob serves as Vice President, Construction where he is responsible for MSA work.
Rob brings over 25 years of leadership experience in the telecommunications industry, with a background spanning engineering, construction, and network operations. He began his career as the owner of a startup company specializing in the engineering, installation, and maintenance of small networks — handling everything from physical copper and fiber installations to network configuration. Rob has held multiple senior roles in strategic planning, engineering, construction, and operations with companies such as Ziply Fiber, Track Utilities, CenturyLink, and Qwest Communications. He has successfully led large-scale infrastructure initiatives across multiple states and has extensive experience in contract negotiations, multi-state team leadership, and operational optimization. A trusted partner in numerous mergers and acquisitions, Rob has a results-driven approach and collaborative leadership style.
Rob served 12 years in the U.S. Air Force, where he earned a degree in Maintenance Management.
Ron Ryan
Vice President, Construction
Ron serves as Vice President, Construction where he is responsible for large projects and MSA work.
Ron started in the telecommunications industry in 1995 as a laborer working line extension projects for several telecommunications customers. He worked his way up the ladder and held the position of foreman & supervisor for ten years. In 2005 Ron transitioned to oversee master service agreements with telecommunications customers based in the Treasure Valley.
Ron has supervised many large-scale telecommunications projects across the western United States and possesses a deep knowledge of underground and aerial construction. In 2019 Ron co-founded Crown Utilities which was sold to Revive Holdings in December 2021.
Amy Brown
Director, Division Controller
Amy serves as Director, Division Controller where she is responsible for leading all finance and accounting functions for Crown Utilities.
With over 15 years of progressive experience in financial planning, budgeting, internal controls, and team leadership, Amy has built her career across the eCommerce, retail, construction, and real estate industries. Before joining Crown, Amy served as Controller at Hubble Homes.
A results-driven financial leader, Amy has a proven track record of improving financial processes, reducing costs, and ensuring compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements. Amy leverages financial data to drive strategic decision-making, growth, profitability, cash flow, and financial systems and processes optimization.
Amy holds an B.A. in Business Administration from Boise State University.