About Us/Our Team

MEET THE STAFF

Extreme Hydro-Vac is built on the expertise and dedication of our owners, superintendents, and foremen. With decades of combined experience across Southern Idaho, our team delivers every project with quality, safety, and professionalism.

OWNERS & LEADERSHIP

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Craig Christiansen

President / Owner

Craig has over 25 years of site utility/earthwork experience. His construction career started with KD Excavation out of Bellevue, Idaho. There he worked his way up the company ranks to become one of the lead estimators and project managers. At KD Excavation, he met Co-Owner, Sid Ward. There they decided to start their own excavating construction company. Since then, Craig has been an essential member of the Extreme Team in growing the company's reputation and the company maintains financial stability. During the company's humble beginning, Craig personally oversaw and helped construct the company's first project as an accomplished equipment operator. Throughout his years within the industry, Craig has assisted in the estimating and project management of many high-profile projects, such as the Sun Valley Company Music Pavilion, the Shaw Farms Irrigation Waterline project, and Buhl Waste Water Treatment Plant.

Notable Projects

Sun Valley Company Music PavilionShaw Farms Irrigation Waterline ProjectBuhl Waste Water Treatment Plant
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Matt Wilson

Vice President / Owner

Matt has been in the construction industry for over 18 years. Matt spent his early years in construction working for Johnson Excavation, where he worked on a number of mass excavation projects. He is very efficient and maintains a high level of quality. Matt has a strong construction IQ that makes him a valuable team member and brings knowledge and experience with pipeline projects and site preparation.

Notable Projects

American Falls Waste Water Treatment PlantChobani Pretreatment FacilitySun Valley Company (Various Projects)
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Jake Claridge

Secretary / Owner

Jake entered the construction industry in 2007, after completing a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management from Boise State University. As his first job out of school, he had the opportunity to work as a project engineer overseeing the Idaho State Capitol Restoration. Later he was able to work on a renovation LEED project as a project engineer, for the University of Utah College of Nursing. He then returned to his native roots in the Magic Valley to become a Project Manager/Estimator. Jake's knowledge and understanding of the administrative side of a construction project brings an invaluable aspect to any project.

Notable Projects

Chobani Pretreatment FacilityGlanbia Gooding North Sump and Silo AdditionCity of Wendell Waste Water Improvements Project
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Jeremiah Southwick

Superintendent / Owner

Jeremiah has been in the construction industry since 2003. In which time he has quickly made a name for himself as a talented equipment operator and productive superintendent. Projects in which he is responsible for quickly find themselves ahead of schedule, while still meeting the high Extreme Excavation standards for quality. Extreme Excavation often receives positive reviews regarding Jeremiah's skill and services he provides our customers. Jeremiah has a vast knowledge and lots of experience with pipeline projects and site preparation.

Notable Projects

American Falls Waste Water Treatment PlantShaw Farms Irrigation Waterline ProjectSun Valley Company Trail Creek Sewer Extension

FOREMEN

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Francisco Torres

Foreman

Previous to joining the Extreme Team, he has worked various jobs. This has helped Francisco gain a wide variety of knowledge, while he gained a very strong work ethic. Francisco has been a part of the Extreme Team for 8 years and has remained a valuable part of Team Extreme. He has helped finish many of our big projects over these past few years, and helped to maintain our reputation for quality work. As being a part of Extreme Excavation, Francisco is held accountable to make sure the work is going smoothly and that the work is top quality. Francisco brings to Team Extreme his strong knowledge in sewer pipeline and housing foundations.

Notable Projects

The Bishop's StorehouseCanyon Ridge High School AdditionJefferson Elementary School Addition
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Mat Bringhurst

Foreman

Mat Bringhurst brings more than 10 years of construction experience to the team and has been a valued member of Extreme for over seven years. As a Foreman, he specializes in earthwork, site preparation for curb and gutter installation, sidewalks, and roadway preparation for asphalt paving on many of the company's projects. In addition to his expertise in site development, Mat is also experienced in utility installation, septic systems, seepage beds, demolition, and rock removal. His broad knowledge of the construction industry, combined with his strong leadership abilities, has enabled him to successfully lead crews and advance his career as a Foreman.

Notable Projects

FedExMountain View EquipmentHurley StorageIdaho Power Niagara SpringsTwin Falls Municipal Pump Station

WORK WITH OUR TEAM

Ready to put our experienced crew to work on your next project? Call Carey Hurd or request a quote today.