2023 PNW Lineman Rodeo a success, with record-breaking attendance
July 26, 2023
2023 PNW Lineman Rodeo a success, with record-breaking attendance
The results are in for the 29th annual Pacific Northwest Lineman Rodeo 
held on July 22 at Linneman Substation in Gresham. During the event, teams of lineworkers and apprentices from across the West compete in activities that test their speed, safety and trade skills. Eleven Portland General Electric employees competed in exciting events like the Hurt Man Rescue, Transformer Changeout and Pole Climb with Raw Egg. Competition events were held in accordance with strict rules and guidelines with a focus on safety.
PGE is a proud sponsor of the PNW Lineman Rodeo, as it supports our lineworkers and applauds their training and dedication to the trade. We are committed to investing in the workforce of tomorrow, so for the first time in event history, PGE and other event sponsors awarded a $1,000 scholarship to a student attending the NW VOLTA Line School.
“I am proud of Team PGE and all the teams who showed off their dedication, trade skills, speed and safety to compete in support of the Legacy Oregon Burn Center,” said Ben Felton, PGE executive vice president and COO. “This was my first Pacific Northwest Lineman Rodeo, and the competition was impressive.”
This year's rodeo saw a record turnout of guests and included a barbecue tent, various utility gear vendors, a children's play area and the "tiny" PGE All-Electric Home. The All-Electric Home, which features the latest in energy efficiency, comfort and sustainability, welcomed many guests at the rodeo. The tiny home travels to key events and serves as a showcase for options to electrify your home.
Congratulations to everyone who competed and thank you to all the volunteers and community members who came out to make this year’s rodeo a success. A Special thanks to Joel Wallace, PGE journeyman lineman, who served as rodeo chair this year. Wallace said more than $70,000 in proceeds will be donated to the Legacy Oregon Burn Center .
Competition results:
PGE Linemen (team)
5th overall: Luis Ochoa, journeyman lineman, Salem Line Crews; Charles Palmateer, repairman leadman, Distribution Response; Joel Wallace, journeyman lineman, Salem Line Crews
13th overall: Mason Lantz, journeyman lineman, PSC Line Crews, Dino Mercado, journeyman lineman, Sheridan Line Crews; Roger Thronson, journeyman lineman, Oregon City Line Crews
PGE Apprentices (individual)
1st overall: Doug Fugate
12th overall: Timothy Schmauz
18th overall: Kodey James
34th overall: Stephen Smith
PGE Pre-apprentices (individual)
3rd overall: Tyler Joseph Sims
The official results have been published, and are available for review, 2023 PNW Lineman Rodeo Results .
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