Linemen from Miami-Cass REMC competed at the Indiana Electric Cooperative Lineman Rodeo, held Aug. 24–25 in Danville. The two-day event showcased the skills and safety training of electric cooperative lineworkers.
The linemen competed in events that test skills such as pole climbing, hurt man rescue and safely changing electric line hardware. A total of 28 teams and 102 individuals from 24 Indiana electric cooperatives competed in this year’s event.
The following linemen represented Miami-Cass REMC at the rodeo:
- Kolbie Cox
- Shawn Dunnagan
- Derek Haynes
- Brendan McGehee
- Brandon Williams, director of engineering, served as a judge for the event.
“We’re proud of the Miami-Cass REMC linemen who competed in this year’s rodeo,” said Miami-Cass REMC CEO Rob Schwartz.
