Insights > From the Grid to the Grid Iron: Entergy’s 2019 Linemen Lit up the Field

From the Grid to the Grid Iron: Entergy’s 2019 Linemen Lit up the Field
By: Leyla Goodsell • Manager, Entergy Mississippi Communications, Mara Hartmann • Manager, Nuclear Communications

01/20/2020

They are at the top of their game when electrifying the grid. Now, they’ve shown they can electrify the gridiron, too.

“They” are Entergy’s 2019 Linemen of the Game, chosen for their commitment and dedication to Entergy, our customers, our communities and above all—safety.

Throughout the National Football League’s 2019 season, Entergy, as a patron saint of the New Orleans Saints, honored its own “lineman of the game” in a sideline presentation during all Saints’ home games.

In 2019, 11 Entergy field workers were recognized.

With the annual Pro Bowl, NFL Honors and Super Bowl LIV coming up, here’s our all-star line-up from the 2019 season:

OFFENSE

Working tirelessly to prevent outages before they occur, these are the guys who power life for our customers and communities:


Zack Rapier Lineman Entergy Arkansas 13 years	Kevin Rogers Senior Lineman Entergy Mississippi 19 years	Wayne Kamm Senior Lineman Entergy New Orleans 15 years	Melvin Hasten Lineman Entergy Louisiana 29 years

DEFENSE

To complement the offense, you need a good defense. These are the men who are on the front lines when the power goes out—whether at home or away helping others restore light and life after major storms.


Adam Jackson Serviceman Entergy Arkansas 17 years	Michael Fouché Senior Lineman Entergy Mississippi 14 years	Justin Mitcham Serviceman 1^st Class Entergy Texas 4 years	Kevin Daigle Reliability Serviceman Entergy Louisiana 30 years

SPECIAL TEAMS

While we mostly deliver electricity, we do have the privilege of delivering gas to some of our customers. Our special team this year includes not only linemen, but a gas corrosion technician, as well.


Destiny McGallion Meterman 1^st Class Entergy Texas 8 years	Jason Orlando Lineman 1^st Class Entergy Texas 6 years	Brant Russo 1^st Class Gas Corrosion Technician Entergy Louisiana 9 years

Congrats to 2019’s All-Star Linemen—a winning team!!

From the Grid to the Grid Iron: Entergy’s 2019 Linemen Lit up the FieldBy: Leyla Goodsell • Manager, Entergy Mississippi Communications, Mara Hartmann • Manager, Nuclear Communications

From the Grid to the Grid Iron: Entergy’s 2019 Linemen Lit up the Field
By: Leyla Goodsell • Manager, Entergy Mississippi Communications, Mara Hartmann • Manager, Nuclear Communications