From Texas Champs to Global Contenders

The CoServ Senior Journeyman Team performs the Disconnect and Arrestor Change. Luke Hawkins holds the hand line on the ground while Alex Garza and Chris Hammonds work on the pole. Photos by BRIAN ELLEDGE
The CoServ Senior Journeyman Team performs the Disconnect and Arrestor Change. Luke Hawkins holds the hand line on the ground while Alex Garza and Chris Hammonds work on the pole. Photos by BRIAN ELLEDGE

Earlier this year, CoServ linemen took home four trophies from the Texas Lineman’s Rodeo in Seguin, Texas, the best overall rodeo results in CoServ’s history. All the teams that won hardware are now gearing up for the International Lineman’s Rodeo this month! This is the first time CoServ has sent teams to the so-called “Super Bowl” of lineman rodeos.

The same work ethic and professionalism that motivates CoServ linemen when they’re working in your neighborhood pushed them to make their co-op proud at the statewide competition and will now carry them through to the International Competition. These events highlight the capabilities and know-how of CoServ linemen as they compete against fellow linemen while allowing them to learn from one another and hone their skills.

The International Lineman’s Rodeo promises to be harder, more competitive, and more unpredictable, with contestants finding out the day before what the different challenges will be instead of having months to train ahead of time.

We wish all our teams the best of luck as they compete Oct. 15-18 in Overland Park, Kansas!

Stay tuned for more coverage and details leading up to the International Lineman’s Rodeo.

CoServ Apprentice Kenny Beutter, Journeyman Jared Day, Journeyman Garrett McFerren, Journeyman Justin Brown, Crew Supervisor Chris Hammonds, Job Training & Safety Specialist Luke Hawkins and Senior Field Construction Coordinator Alex Garza.
5th Place Written Test & 4th Place Overall Apprentice CoServ Lineman Apprentice Kenny Beutter.
CoServ Journeyman Team 1st Place in the Cooperative Division: Jared Day, Garrett McFerren & Justin Brown.

LEFT: CoServ Apprentice Kenny Beutter, Journeyman Jared Day, Journeyman Garrett McFerren, Journeyman Justin Brown, Crew Supervisor Chris Hammonds, Job Training & Safety Specialist Luke Hawkins and Senior Field Construction Coordinator Alex Garza.

MIDDLE: 5th Place Written Test & 4th Place Overall Apprentice CoServ Lineman Apprentice Kenny Beutter.

RIGHT: CoServ Journeyman Team 1st Place in the Cooperative Division: Jared Day, Garrett McFerren & Justin Brown.

All photos by BRIAN ELLEDGE

CoServ Apprentice Kenny Beutter, Journeyman Jared Day, Journeyman Garrett McFerren, Journeyman Justin Brown, Crew Supervisor Chris Hammonds, Job Training & Safety Specialist Luke Hawkins and Senior Field Construction Coordinator Alex Garza.
CoServ Apprentice Kenny Beutter, Journeyman Jared Day, Journeyman Garrett McFerren, Journeyman Justin Brown, Crew Supervisor Chris Hammonds, Job Training & Safety Specialist Luke Hawkins and Senior Field Construction Coordinator Alex Garza.
5th Place Written Test & 4th Place Overall Apprentice CoServ Lineman Apprentice Kenny Beutter.
5th Place Written Test & 4th Place Overall Apprentice CoServ Lineman Apprentice Kenny Beutter.
CoServ Journeyman Team 1st Place in the Cooperative Division: Jared Day, Garrett McFerren & Justin Brown.
CoServ Journeyman Team 1st Place in the Cooperative Division: Jared Day, Garrett McFerren & Justin Brown.