Overhead (OH) Construction Crew Leader Shawn Adams recently retired after 29 years of service with GUC. He supervised one of our OH Construction Crews that build electric lines “from scratch,” and work on all major projects involving overhead lines. For example, if a new development project is under construction, Shawn’s crew helps set or replace poles, string primary and secondary lines, etc. The crew also pitches in to assist the Underground section when necessary, and they make up the “holiday” trouble crews so that Troubleshooters can get a break.  

Shawn has also been on his fair share of mutual aid trips following hurricanes and winter storms – at least ten that he can recall. GUC occasionally provides mutual aid to other public utilities following catastrophic storms, and we’ve been on the receiving end of mutual aid as well. In addition, Shawn has occasionally assisted with lineworker rodeos as one of our team coaches as well as a judge for both the national and state rodeos.  

“I’ve enjoyed the guys I work with and the fellowship that we have,” said Shawn. “I also enjoy riding by an area where we’ve completed a construction project. It’s satisfying to see the end result of our hard work, especially in places where there were no power lines before.” 

Shawn isn’t completely giving up work. He plans to help out on his neighbor’s crop farm and has a two-year old son to chase around. He and his wife, Lauren, have two sons, Logan (15) and Hudson (2). 

We wish you the best of luck in retirement, Shawn, and thank you for 29 years of service!