On August 1, Randolph Electric hosted business professionals learning about local industry. They enjoyed a live-line demonstration and a facility tour.

Established in 1988 by the Asheboro/ Randolph Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Randolph has now produced a network of more than 800 graduates who are local professionals. The intensive nine-month program explores a broad range of resources,topics and services within Randolph County. Participants meet with local business and community leaders,learn about local products and service delivery and take guided tours to gain a deeper understanding of local issues and decisions.

Journeymen Linemen Shannon Fesmire, Danny Lee and Chris Smith,Linemen Hunter Allred and Ethan Business Leaders Tour REMC Hurley and Apprentice Linemen Aaron Lednum and Zach Aljets presented the live-line demonstration in the Operation Support Facility at REMC. Line Superintendent Daniel Maness narrated the demonstration.

In addition to describing the hazards of electrical contact, the REMC crew outlined the functions of the mobile substation and instructed the group about safety gear that lineworkers must wear.

The Leadership Randolph class also met with GIS Technician Hannah Monroe and Manager of Engineering Aubin Reynolds in the Dispatch Center. There they learned about the cutting-edge technology REMC uses to track and repair outages. REMC appreciates the Chamber of Commerce and class co-chairs Scott Harris of Technimark and Amanda Varner of the Randolph County Sheriff’s Department for helping to make this a memorable day for these leaders.

Leadership Randolph Class of 2024

Luis Aguilar
Elijah Allmon
Regina Brewer
Jamieson Brown
Cody Craddock
Brad Dalke
Jennifer Davis
Katherine Gibson
Luis Gonzalez
Nikki Hawks
Ken Hughes
Susan Hussey
Crystal Johnson
Michael Jones
Douglas Loflin
Gabriel Montes
Branson O'Hara
Kelly Olmeda
Spencer Patton
Pauline Perry
Meaghan Rabb
Preston Russell
LeAnn Schatz
Heather Semler
Ty Sheffield
Joseph Taureck
Tracey Walden
Gene Woodle