CoServ Earns Six Trophies at the 2026 Texas Lineman's Rodeo

2026 CoServ Texas Lineman Team.
2026 CoServ Texas Lineman Team. Photo by Brian Elledge.

CoServ’s 2026 rodeo team had the best performance in the history of the co-op, taking home six trophies, including four first-place awards!

CoServ linemen are the best in the industry, and they proved it in Seguin this year. CoServ linemen dominated on the poles, executing tasks safely and without mistakes. Our BBQ cook-off team also performed well under pressure, producing mouthwatering brisket, ribs, and chicken.

Congratulations to everyone who represented CoServ with pride, excellence, and safety!

2026 Lineman Rodeo

First Place Senior Journeyman Team

  • Luke Hawkins, Job Training and Safety Specialist 3
  • Alex Garza, Field Construction Coordinator, Senior
  • Chris Hammonds, Electric Field Safety Compliance Specialist, Senior
2026 Lineman Rodeo - CoServ Senior Team Luke Hawkins, Alex Garza and Chris Hammonds won Senior 45+ Division 1st Place Overall Journeyman Team.
Luke Hawkins, Alex Garza, and Chris Hammonds won 1st Place Senior Journeyman Team.

Fourth Place Overall Co-op Journeyman Team

  • Cody McBee, Lineman Journeyman
  • Jared Day, Lineman Journeyman
  • Justin Brown, Crew Supervisor
2026 Lineman Rodeo - CoServ Journeyman Team Cody McBee, Jared Day and Justin Brown won Cooperative Division 4th Place Overall Journeyman Team.
Cody McBee, Jared Day, and Justin Brown won Cooperative Division 4th Place Overall Journeyman Team.

BBQ Cook-off Competition

  • Slade Wright, Field Construction Coordinator
  • Craig Scoggins, Manager of Materials Supply and Coordination

Trophies:

  • Overall Grand Champions
  • First Place: Chicken
  • First Place: Ribs
  • Second Place: Brisket

 

2026 Lineman Rodeo - Cooking Team Slade Wright and Craig Scoggins won 1st Place Chicken, 1st Place Ribs, 2nd Place Brisket and 1st Place Overall in the BBQ Cook-Off.
Slade Wright and Craig Scoggins won 1st Place Chicken, 1st Place Ribs, 2nd Place Brisket and 1st Place Overall in the BBQ Cook-Off.

What is the Texas Lineman's Rodeo?

The annual Texas Lineman's Rodeo promotes teamwork and cooperation while also sparking competition and innovation between utilities.

Every July, CoServ sends the best of the best from the ranks of apprentices and journeymen to the event in Seguin where they compete against utilities from across the state.

Competitors are timed and judged on various linemen activities, such as changing out equipment or performing a hurt man rescue.

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