Drew, Alan

The son of a power company executive, and 2008 International Lineman Hall of Fame inductee, Alan Drew has been climbing poles since he was six years old. With a lifetime dedicated to the power delivery industry, he has become a leading historian in its rich American history. Northwest Lineman College gave Alan the opportunity to explore and write an in-depth chronicle of the American lineman in his upcoming book, "The American Lineman: Honoring The Evolution and Importance of One of The Nation's Toughest, Most Admired Professions. ", for which he was awarded the Crystal Benchmark Award.