Jason Riddle

Jason launched his career in the industry as an apprentice lineman for the union. He has over 23 years of experience in distribution, transmission and vegetation management. He rapidly advanced to a First Class Lineman, Union Steward, Safety Control Representative and Storm Specialist. He performed all responsibilities as a lineman and safety specialist for over ten years. He then worked as an Operations Coordinator of Vegetation Management controlling logistics and management of contractors, safety audits and coordination for multi-million dollar projects. He is very comfortable managing employees and contractors on a large scale. Jason has years of ice storm and hurricane experience navigating logistics for emergency restoration. He has been an inspector of distribution and transmission systems for five years. Jason’s extensive background in the utility field allows him to easily integrate and understand the needs of customers and contractors. His knowledge in resource management, project procedures, material coordination, scheduling and safety assessment is extensive. Jason is very comfortable in leadership roles and ensures communications with all parties involved on projects. Throughout his career he has worked for or coordinated projects with companies such as Houston Lighting and Power/Center Point Energy, Entergy, AEP, and Large IOU.

Jason is married with three teenage sons. He is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys spending his free time with his family. When he is not working you most definitely will find him fishing at the bay, hunting or attending his sons’ baseball games.