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Curtis Bradley, BS, MPA, CUSP
Author of Selected to Lead, Welcome to Linework and I Am Lineman
Curtis Bradley is a leadership consultant, author, and former lineworker dedicated to helping crews build stronger communication, unity, and situational awareness. Drawing on years of field experience and workforce development work, Curtis focuses on practical strategies that elevate team performance and strengthen safety culture in today’s evolving electric utility environment.
Book Descriptions:
Welcome to Linework — A foundational guide for new lineworkers, offering real-world insight into the expectations, mindset, and work ethic required to succeed and stay safe in the trade.
I Am Lineman — (New Release) A motivational collection of stories and principles that honor the lineworker identity and reinforce the values of grit, teamwork, and personal accountability.
Selected to Lead — A leadership-focused guide for crew leaders, foremen, and trainers. It provides actionable tools for communication, decision-making, building team cohesion, and leading with clarity and purpose.
What to Expect:
Curtis Bradley brings a modern storytelling voice to the line trade with insights into culture, training, and leadership. His books are widely read by apprentices, experienced linemen, and instructors looking to build stronger training environments.
Curtis will be donating 50% of all book sale proceeds above publishing costs to the Want Plus Work Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, committing to help individuals pursue purpose driven careers and personal growth.
Signing Sessions:
Tuesday: 11:15–11:45 AM
Wednesday: 8:45–10:00 AM
Danny Raines, CUSP
Author of Legends of an Ole’ Lineman
Danny Raines is a veteran lineman, safety professional, and educator with more than forty years of experience in the electric utility industry. As an inductee into the International Lineman Hall of Fame, Danny is widely respected for his straightforward approach to safety, leadership, and field instruction. He has trained and mentored thousands of lineworkers across the country and remains deeply committed to strengthening the culture and heritage of the trade.
Book Description:
Legends of an Ole’ Lineman — A powerful and personal collection of stories from Danny Raines’ four decades in the electric utility industry. With the voice of a seasoned trainer and storyteller, Danny shares the defining moments, challenges, and lessons that shape a lineman’s career. His reflections highlight close calls, turning points, and the brotherhood, grit, and humor found in the field. The stories offer practical insight into leadership, safety, and the responsibility every lineman carries for themselves and their crew.
What to Expect:
Danny Raines is a respected safety trainer whose book shares decades of leadership lessons, field mentorship experiences, and stories from a lifetime in the trade. His insights connect deeply with trainers, safety leaders, and lineworkers across generations.
Danny is donating 50% of all book sale proceeds above publishing costs to the International Lineman Museum Hall of Fame and Lineman Ranch, supporting the preservation of linework history and the next generation of lineworkers.
Signing Sessions:
Tuesday: 1:15–2:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:15–12:00 PM
Why Pre-Order?
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Guaranteed Copies
Signed books will go fast. Pre-orders ensure you don’t miss out.
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Fast Pickup
Skip the lines and grab your reserved books at the Author Signing area.
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Signed editions and meet-and-greets available only onsite.
Book Signing Pre-Order Form
Reserve your signed books for pickup. Pre-orders close March 10, 2026 or when stock sells out.
You can pay online now or onsite at pickup.
FAQs
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