Habersham EMC linemen recognized by Governor Kemp

Pictured, from left, Terry Rogers, team member Robert Morris, HEMC Community Relations Ambassador Mary Beth Horton, team coach Chris Chapman, HEMC President & CEO Bryan Ferguson, Gov. Brian Kemp, team member Dillon Welborn, HEMC V.P. of Engineering and Operations Josh Allen, team member Tucker Dyer, Rep. Victor Anderson, and HEMC V.P. of Member & Community Relations Tommy Thurmond.

The Habersham EMC Lineman’s Rodeo Team was recognized by Governor Brian Kemp on March 15 for their 1st place overall win in the electric co-op division at the International Lineman’s Rodeo.

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 Oct. 12-15 in Bonner Springs, Kansas, 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.”