Colton Roy
Founder + Owner of Royal Rigging
Colton has spent over 12 years working on the ground in construction, agriculture, and the oilfield, developing a deep understanding of what crews actually need on site. As a Crane Operator and natural problem solver, he became known for his ability to troubleshoot complex lifts and find practical, safe solutions fast. After years in the industry, he saw firsthand the gaps in how rigging equipment was being supplied. This often consisted of slow turnaround times, absence of working partnerships, inconsistent quality/delivery, and a lack of real field expertise. That’s what sparked Royal Rigging in 2022: a company built to solve those problems with the level of service he wished existed.
meet the team
Shop Operations Manager:
Lucas Messer
Lucas keeps the shop running smoothly day-to-day. You’ll usually see him when you’re picking up or dropping off gear, talking through job details, or checking in about anything happening.
Administration:
Richie Cardines
Richie is our administrator. He is the one holding down the foundation of paperwork, certificates, invoicing, and administrative operations.
Rigger & Delivery/Pick-up:
Josh Aikens
Josh handles a lot of our wire rope builds and is also our main delivery and pick-up guy. He’s often the one bringing your gear or picking up what needs to be inspected or repaired.
Rigger:
Alex Benson
Alex is our master of chains. If you’re bringing in your chain slings for inspections, or need a custom build, it’s most likely Alex covering it.
Rigger:
Brennan Tomm
Brennan handles a lot of our wire rope builds but is also doing a bit of everything in the shop. Chains, wire rope, inspections, new builds, he is doing it all.