Ronald “Jaron” Crane was born and raised in Nampa, Idaho; third-generation Idahoan and youngest of six children of retired State Treasurer Ron G. and Cheryl A. Crane; attended Nampa Christian Schools (K-12); attended Hobe Sound Bible College in Florida; transferred to Ohio Christian University and received an associate degree in business management; enlisted in the Idaho Army National Guard while enrolled at Boise State University; graduated BSU with a bachelor’s degree in political science, emphasis in public policy (2014); fulfilled his contract with the Idaho Army National Guard (2019); current vice president of Crane Alarm Service; as of April 2020, co-owner of American Fire Protection with his brother; spouse: Clarissa, married since 2011; three children: Heavenly Joy, Jadon Lee, and Ronald Drew.