Nick Shepherd, a lineman at Boone Power (formerly Boone REMC) placed second in the journeyman division of the hurt man rescue event at the Indiana Electric Cooperative Lineman Rodeo, held Aug. 21-22 in Danville.
The two-day event showcased the skills and safety training of electric cooperative lineworkers from across Indiana. The linemen competed in several events that tested skills such as pole climbing, hurt man rescue and safely changing electric line hardware. A total of 35 teams and 131 individuals from 26 Indiana electric cooperatives competed in this year’s event.
The following linemen represented Boone Power at the rodeo:
Dustin Baker (Lebanon)
Nathan Funk (Lebanon)
Marcus Pingleton (Brownsburg)
Nick Shepherd (Thorntown)
Michael Shirely (Jamestown)
Ryan Taylor (Jamestown)
Seth Thompson (Zionsville)
Cole VanEnkevort (Frankfort)
“We’re proud of our linemen who competed in this year’s rodeo,” said Jeff Dickerson, Boone Power Director of Operations. “The rodeo is a great opportunity for them to demonstrate their training, skills, and dedication to their jobs.”
Boone Power, located in Lebanon, Indiana, is an electric utility cooperative serving more than 20,000 meters in Boone, Clinton, Hamilton, Hendricks, and Montgomery counties. For more information about the cooperative, visitwww.boonepower.com. Formerly known as Boone REMC, the cooperative rebranded to Boone Power in August 2025.