Pictured L to R: Terry Rogers, Robert Morris, team member; Mary Beth Horton, Community Relations Ambassador; Chris Chapman, team coach; Bryan Ferguson, HEMC President & CEO; Governor Brian Kemp; Dillon Welborn, team member; Josh Allen, HEMC V.P., Engineering & Operations; Tucker Dyer, team member; Representative Victor Anderson; and Tommy Thurmond HEMC V.P. Member & Community Relations.
(Clarkesville) – Lineman with the Habersham EMC Rodeo Team was recognized by Governor Brian Kemp last week for their 1st Place Overall Win in the Electric Co-op division at the International Lineman’s Rodeo.
In a media release today, Mary Beth Horton, Community Relations Ambassador for Habersham EMC stated that Gov. Kemp recognized the team on March 15th and a resolution passed by both the House and Senate commended these linemen for “their magnificent efforts and outstanding performance in representing HEMC with exceptional line worker talent and technique.”
The 38th Annual International Lineman’s Rodeo was held in October near Kansas City. Out of 242 journeyman teams and more than 1,000 competitors, HEMC’s journeyman team won first place in the REA Division.
Senator Bo Hatchett and Representative Victor Anderson acknowledged the team in their respective galleries stating, “The Habersham EMC Lineman Rodeo Team’s notable achievement is a source of great pride for our organization, our community, and our state.”
Cleveland Mayor Josh Turner said in a social media post, “We are fortunate to have dedicated utility workers in North Georgia.”
