Keaton was born and raised in Whitefish, Montana where he grew up immersed in music. He started piano lesson at the age of 6 and completed that particular journey at the age of 17, during which time he studied classical piano and music theory. At the age of 12 Keaton took up playing the alto saxophone and was part of marching band, jazz band, and larger ensembles throughout high school. Junior year of high school he taught himself the guitar and started singing. Currently Keaton leads worship at his church traveling between church campuses in Buena Vista, Leadville, and Summit.
Keaton’s college career was spent entirely at Montana State University in Bozeman where he graduated in 2015 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering. During his time in Bozeman, Keaton met and married his, now, wife in 2015. Soon after graduating Keaton and Katie moved to Summit County in the early summer of 2016 and have greatly enjoyed investing and living in such a beautiful and vibrant community. Keaton has two beautiful children, Elliot (boy, age 3.5) and Elouise (girl, age 2).
Keaton started his career with Alpine Bank in September of 2018 and is currently the Dillon Branch Manager and Lender. In addition to his work with the NRO Board, Keaton currently serves on High Country Conservation’s board of directors as Treasurer and is the Treasurer for his Homeowners Association in Smith Ranch. Much of what drives Keaton on a daily basis is his faith. He grew up in church and is an avid pursuer of Christ and loving others as He loves them.