Seven Boone REMC linemen competed at the Indiana Electric Cooperative Lineman Rodeo, held Aug. 22–23 in Danville. The two-day event showcased the skills and safety training of electric cooperative lineworkers.
INDIVIDUAL COMPETITORS WERE:
- Dustin Baker
- Nick Shepherd
- Marcus Pingleton
- Cole VanEnkevort
- Ryan Taylor
- Seth Thompson
- Michael Shirley
THE BOONE REMC TEAM INCLUDED:
- Dustin Baker
- Nick Shepherd
- Michael Shirley
The linemen competed in events that tested skills such as pole climbing, hurt man rescue, and safely changing electric line hardware. This year, 37 teams and 138 individuals from 28 Indiana electric cooperatives participated in the event.
Congratulations to our team for placing 12th overall, Cole VanEnkevort for placing 5th in the Apprentice category, and Nick Shepherd for coming in 10th in the Journeyman group!
“We’re proud of our linemen who competed in this year’s rodeo,” said Jeff Dickerson, Boone REMC vice president, operations. “Our linemen have a lot of pride in the work they do, and they demonstrated their skills and dedication to their craft. We’re lucky to have such a strong, safety-minded group of guys powering our cooperative.”
