PREVIOUS TEAM MEMBERS
Once a team member, always a team member.
Tyson Holland
In Remembrance
Originally from Lewistown, Montana, former Crucible President Tyson Holland was always passionate about art, design and entrepreneurship. During his time at University of Montana Western, Tyson expanded his expertise and skills studying graphic design and glassblowing. In subsequent years, he gained experience in the construction and welding fields, giving him the skills to physically create his artistic inspirations.
After working for various organizations and going through other business ventures, Tyson had a need to start anew. He desired to focus on people, their inherent value and the power of a common goal and decided to form Crucible with his business partner, Phil Munson.
Kai grew up in Bozeman and has gained a love and admiration for the outdoors and everything related to it: hiking, camping, hunting, and fishing. Some of his other hobbies include building firearms and speed shooting. He has been a fabricator for 8 years at multiple companies and encompasses a wide range of experience from structural to architectural welding. Kai has experience ranging from welding on equipment built to move hundreds of tons to welding decorative shelving made to hold the best whiskey for all to see.
Kai Caputo
Fabricator
Alec McLaughlin
Fabricator
Alec McLaughlin is a skilled plasma table operator and fabricator who made Belgrade, MT, his home after serving in the Marine Corps. Before his military service, Alec spent his childhood exploring the breathtaking backcountry of West Yellowstone, an experience that fostered a lifelong appreciation for Montana’s rugged beauty. Choosing not to return to his hometown of Watertown, SD, after the Marines, Alec carried with him the foundational construction knowledge he gained working alongside his father.
Over the years, Alec has cultivated a passion for artistic detail, interior design, and personal home projects, finding fulfillment in transforming spaces with creativity and excitement. His journey with Crucible and beyond has been shaped by significant life lessons, personal growth, and a commitment to building meaningful relationships. Alec continues to draw inspiration from his diverse experiences, blending technical expertise with a creative eye to bring artistry to every project.
Jack grew up in Belgrade, Montana, and has always had a soft spot for the amazing country Montana has to offer. He has been all around Montana hunting, fishing and hiking, exploring the forests and plains. He did not have a plan for a career until he took a welding class during his sophomore year of high school. Initially thinking it would be an easy grade, he realized two years later he had a love for the craft and decided to get an associates degree in Welding Technology. He had never truly fabricated or built something until his first summer back from college when he joined Crucible. After working a summer at Crucible, he realized that there was so much more to the trade than he thought, and he enjoyed being able to bring others' creations and ideas to life. Being a part of such an amazing team has made his love for the craft grow exponentially.
