APPA LINEWORKERS RODEO

In March 2022, electric department employees traveled to Austin, Texas, to participate in the American Public Power Association Lineworkers Rodeo.

The rodeo is a unique opportunity for lineworkers to connect with their peers from across the country, compete for national recognition, attend training and practice essential skills in a safe environment During the event, Conway Corp competed alongside more than 400 other public power electric lineworkers from across the nation to demonstrate how quickly and safely they could perform the duties required of a lineman

Apprentice Lineman 3 Kolt Weatherley competed in the apprentice division in five events, including four physical events and a written test

Journeyman Lineman Trey Brown, Journeyman Lineman/Training Coordinator Nate Ball and Journeyman Lineman Paul Langley participated in the journeyman team division in five events including Hurtman Rescue, where participants completed a simulation of rescuing an injured co-worker

Senior Lineman Scott Ussery and Journeyman Lineman Si Anthony attended the rodeo as training staff, and Journeyman Lineman Joe Bingham participated as a judge