The 2016 MacGyver Award Goes to Zack Holden

Author: Gina Stuelke

We’re reliving a part of our history this week in remembering Bill Kenton. Some of you had the privilege of knowing him, the 2nd generation founding Kenton involved in the company from the time he was 12 until he passed away at 91 in 2010. In the early years of Kenton Brothers, he ran our service team. He became known for his response when a tech would call into the office to express frustration on a job by saying, “Well, IT DIDN’T GROW THERE… figure it out!”

So in his honor, in 2015, we created an award to pay tribute to the KB security professional who has the tenacity and creative problem-solving attitude to get the job done while overcoming any adversity they may encounter. I liken this ability to the famous TV show and character from the 1980s named MacGyver who could pretty much solve any predicament with some ingenuity and the use of a paper clip or multi-tool Swiss Army knife! The definition of  ‘MacGyvering’ something at KB is to fix something in a resourceful and improvisational way.

The 2016 ‘MacGyver award’ was presented to Zack Holden.

Zack has taken the lead in our organization as one of our most productive technicians. I’m so proud of his desire to take on just about anything as well as his desire to attack any situation, learn new skills and “get’r done” attitude. Another praiseworthy note here is that Zack is new to the field as an outside technician. He’s taken to this role incredibly well and we’re very proud of him. We appreciate his hard work! Congratulations Zack!