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Ihope everyone is having a great start to the year. I know the winter storm was chaotic, but hopefully everyone has recovered nicely
and is prospering as the weather has now gotten into our comfort zone. 2021 started with a very exciting Damage Prevention Summit, filled with learning
next year. Colton Casanova of USIC earned the honors of Overall Grand Champion, placing first in the Telecom, Water and “Locate from Hell” events.
The 2020 Louisiana Locator of the Year Award was received on day two of the Summit by a large member company and a contract locator. The recipient for large member company was James Baum of Atmos Energy. The recipient for contract locator was Korey White
of USIC. The committee received
Brent Saltzman presents the 2020 Locator of the Year award, contract locator division, to Korey White, USIC.
Cole Vanderlick and networking. The Locate Rodeo was Manager - Damage Preventiion the highlight of day one at the Summit.
We greatly appreciate everyone’s participation and encourage locators who have never attended to participate
Colton Casanova, USIC (center) receives the Locate Rodeo Overall Grand Champion award.
Locate Rodeo & Locator of the Year Awards
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