For the Entergy lineworkers headed to Overland Park, Kansas, the competition doesn’t begin when they arrive at the rodeo grounds. It begins weeks and sometimes months earlier, with practice, preparation and repeated drills that demand the same precision and attention to detail they bring to their work every day.
At the International Lineman’s Rodeo, some of our most skilled lineworkers will put their craft to the test alongside competitors from utilities around the world. The event will take place Oct. 14-17.
“This is a great opportunity to recognize the skill, dedication and teamwork our lineworkers demonstrate every day,” said Charles Long, senior vice president of power delivery. “They represent the best of what we do in power delivery, and we’re proud to see them take their skills to the international stage. We wish each of them the very best and, most importantly, a safe and successful competition.”
Entergy’s regional rodeos serve as qualifying events for the bigger stage, giving line workers an opportunity to demonstrate the technical skills, teamwork and safety-focused execution that are essential to their work.
This year’s competitors, along with apprentices, represent our companies located in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas.
Arkansas: Cody Crunkleton, Lucas Genna, Brandon Likes, Kyle Smith, Drew Tabor, Dillon Wiggins and David Williams Cody Crunkleton, Lucas Genna, Brandon Likes, Kyle Smith, Drew Tabor, Dillon Wiggins and David Williams
Louisiana: Joshua Allen, Matthew Allen, Zachary Calhoun, Javion Courville, Cade Duplessis, James Gendron and Brandt Watson
Mississippi: Patrick Dennis, Tyler Harvey, Chris Hunter, Thomas Larkin, Kirkland Ledbetter, Cody Spears, Lawson Varner and Zac White
Texas: Byron Allison, Damarr Aultman, Erik Burzynski, Landon Coleman, Jamie Lopez, Chase Murphy, Randy Resino and Joseph Riley
Apprentices: Jacob Boyster, Jonathan Caples, Michael Martens, Hunter Martin, Austin Osborne, Jacob Peterson, Brian Riddle, Tate Simon and Josh Smith
For these team competitors, the competition will include the rescue of an injured worker, a pole climbing challenge and two mystery events. Apprentices will compete in those same events, along with a written test. Competitors will need to demonstrate technical knowledge, coordination, communication and a commitment to safety while working under the pressure of competition.
Interested in what it takes to come a lineworker? Learn about the skills and abilities the job requires and how to join the team.
We extend our best wishes for a safe, successful competition to all lineworkers representing Entergy at the International Lineman’s Rodeo.
