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NBU Crews Excel at the 29th Annual Texas Lineman’s Rodeo

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Charlcee Cervantez
Position: Senior Communications Specialist
830.312.7915 | communications@nbutexas.com

NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas (July 25, 2025) – New Braunfels Utilities (NBU) Journeymen and Apprentices demonstrated exceptional skill at the 29th Annual Texas Lineman’s Rodeo held July 18-19, 2025, in Seguin.

The annual event, hosted by the Texas Lineman’s Rodeo Association (TLRA), brought together electric utility professionals from across the state to compete in rigorous challenges focused on safety, skill and technical expertise.

NBU’s winning individuals and teams include:

  • First Place Obstacle Pole – Apprentice: Chance Miller (out of 150 participants)
  • Third Place Hurtman Rescue – Apprentice: Klayton Rothrock (out of 150 participants)
  • Fifth Place Transformer Bank – Apprentice: Chance Miller (out of 150 participants)
  • Fifth Place Double Bell Change – Journeyman Team:  Bradley Dietert, Ty McFarlin and Chris Gavigan, (out of 56 teams)
  • Fifth Place Overall Journeyman Team: Bradley Dietert, Ty McFarlin and Chris Gavigan (out of 56 teams)
  • Second Place Overall Journeyman Team – Municipality: Bradley Dietert, Ty McFarlin and Chris Gavigan (out of 21 teams)
  • Fifth Place Overall Journeyman Team – Municipality: Karson Pennick, Nate Wallsmith and Austin Klaerner (out of 21 teams)

“These results are a true reflection of the skill, dedication and hard work of our NBU linemen,” said Coby Henk, NBU Manager of Electric Operations. “Their strong performance at the Texas Lineman’s Rodeo not only showcases their individual talents, but also reinforces NBU’s ongoing commitment to operational excellence and community safety. We also want to recognize the team members who remained on duty to ensure continued reliable service for our customers.”

Full event results can be viewed online: https://tlra.org/results/.

Journeyman Team: Ty McFarlin, Chris Gavigan
and Bradley Dietert.
Team NBU

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About New Braunfels Utilities:

New Braunfels Utilities (NBU) is a nonprofit, community-owned provider of electric, water and wastewater services. NBU strives to be a trusted community partner with a mission of providing resilient essential services to over 60,000 customers. Utility revenues are continually invested back into the very systems that provide electricity and water to our customers’ homes and businesses. Additionally, New Braunfels Utilities makes an annual transfer to the City of New Braunfels, which in turn helps to pay for services such as fire, police and city parks. NBU is governed by a Board of Trustees comprised of the mayor and four appointed residents. Visit nbutexas.com to learn more about our services and follow NBU on Facebook at facebook.com/newbraunfelsutilities, on X at @nbutexas or on Instagram at @nbutexas.