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Entergy lineworkers to compete on the international stage
By: Matthew Bennett • Communications Specialist II

10/14/2024

From left to right are Arkansas lineworkers Kevin Buford, Zack Christmas and Justin Matheny, who will represent Entergy at the International Lineman's Rodeo.
From left to right are Arkansas lineworkers Kevin Buford, Zack Christmas and Justin Matheny, who will represent Entergy at the International Lineman's Rodeo.

A group of dedicated Entergy lineworkers will test their skills in the 40th International Lineman’s Rodeo and Expo on Oct. 16-19, in Overland Park, Kansas.

The rodeo attracts the best lineworkers from around the world to compete in events based on traditional tasks and skills. The first Lineman’s Rodeo was held in September 1984, with twelve participating teams from Kansas and Missouri. The rodeo has grown to over 300 teams and 450 apprentices.

When the lights go out, our crews go to work, and we couldn’t be more grateful for what they do. The international event is an opportunity for select lineworkers to hone their skills, pass on valuable work practices and bring the best out of one another through competition.

Good luck to the following Entergy employees competing at this year’s International Lineman’s Rodeo:

  • Representing Entergy Arkansas: Kevin Buford, Justin Matheny, Zach Christmas, Zack Lewis, Lance Duncan, Luke Genna and Blaine Wells

  • Representing Entergy Louisiana: Matthew Allen, Joshua Allen, Cade Duplessis, Brandt Watson, Matthew Creppel and Zachary Calhoun

  • Representing Entergy Mississippi: Zac White, Kelton Carr, Thomas Larkin, Tyler Harvey, William Evans and Zac Noone

  • Representing Entergy Texas: Byron Allison, Lee Krumnow, Randy Resitino, Erik Burzynski, Diego Arroyo and Tanner Bales

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Arkansas  Louisiana  Mississippi  Texas  Employees  Lineworker  Safety 
Matthew Bennett
Communications Specialist II
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