About Us

Meet Our Team!

  • Craig Kahnke, Founder and CEO

    Craig was born in Missoula and graduated High School with only 11 other people, 90 miles north of Billings, in Winnett, MT. After four years as a spy plane mechanic in the Air Force, Craig got in to the alarm industry as a technician for then Brinks Home Security. In 2005, Craig moved back to MT and has worked for numerous organizations in Billings including Kenco Security & Technology, Big Sky Communications/Big Sky Security, Security First, Vann's, Best Buy, and Newtek Solutions. Craig also holds numerous certifications in security, IT, automation, and home audio; along with two degrees from MSU including an AAS in Network Support, and a BAS in Business. Craig has been providing IT, Security, and A/V service in the area since 2005. The first company established was in 2008, CK Communications.The primary function of this organization was contract service for ADT Security. The change to the name came in 2012 with the desire to provide more great products and services to the community.

  • Libby Kahnke, President

    Libby grew up in Great Falls and Butte. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Human Services from MSU-Billings, and juggles being a mom to two young girls, running her counseling business, and heading up the HR and marketing duties of CK Tech.

  • Aleada Wyles, Technical Director

    Even though Aleada was raised in Fresno, CA, she was born here in Montana.

    In my spare time, I enjoy hanging out with my family and exploring parts of the state that we haven't been to yet. The alarm industry has been a staple in my family my entire life. I love everything about this industry. From learning the new technology to figuring out how to troubleshoot and integrate it with the old. I love watching a project come full circle from an idea on paper to the finished product the guys put out. CK Tech allows me to see parts of this industry that I had only glimpsed before and I am thankful for the opportunities that have been presented to me. I am thankful to be able to share my love for this industry with a company that loves it as well.

  • Laython Riley, Foreman

    Born and raised in Billings, MT

    “I Have been snowboarding for most of my life and is my favorite thing to do. Love to ride motorcycles when there isn't any snow on the mountain. My favorite part of this industry is knowing that I help keep people and they're things safe. I also love Audio/Video projects because every job is custom, allowing me to put my own personal touch into it. It's also knowledge I use in my own personal life to give myself those sweet creature comforts we provide to others every day. “

  • Summer Rutschke, Office Manager

    “I moved to Montana when I was 8 and grew up in the Roundup/Winnett area. In my spare time, I enjoy hiking, fishing, archery hunting, and coaching my daughter's soccer team. I love working in my yard and spend every minute I can outdoors with my husband Chris, my daughter Paisley, and our shepherd/malinois mix, Jake. I entered this industry in 2022, completely oblivious to the world of low voltage. I love that every day I can learn something new and work with an incredibly awesome team.”

  • Gavin Betts, Technician

    I grew up in Hardin, Montana. I like to play video games and work on cars. I enjoy how fun, yet professional the CK Tech team is.I like seeing our hard work turn into a beautiful finished project.

  • Kari Bye, Logistic Coordinator

    Kari was born and raised in Billings, MT where she still resides with her husband, three children, and two dogs. Kari enjoys everything Montana has to offer from skiing during the long winters to hiking, camping, and boating during the short summers. Kari has had a deep thirst for knowledge since she was a toddler and when she's not outdoors you can find her curled up with a book.

    After spending her 20's raising her family, Kari eagerly jumped back into the workforce when her youngest started school. Discovering her talents for creating systems and processes she helped CEO's establish start up businesses before moving on to help already established businesses scale and grow to new heights. Her organizational skills and keen eye for details made her the perfect addition as logistic coordinator at CK Tech and Security.

    "I'm thrilled to be working in such a fast paced and constantly evolving industry where I learn new things every day."

  • Jose Carkhuff, Technician

  • Bella Nunberg, Technician