Dana Douty, Line Superintendent

Job Description: Supervise line crews in Westcliffe and Buena Vista, take consumer complaints, manage work schedules

Hometown?
Buena Vista

How long have you worked at Sangre de Cristo Electric? Have you held other positions in the company?
Close to 38 years.

What is the most rewarding experience you’ve had working here so far?
We had a huge snow storm on Halloween in 1987. After four days for repairing lines in 3 to 5 feet of snow we turned the last customer’s power on.

If you were a Major League baseball player, what song would they play when you step up to bat?
Too old to rock and roll too young to die, Jethro Tull

Name a skill you have, unrelated to work.
Although not that skilled, I can do house construction

Please share a fun fact about yourself.
I love to take pictures of wildflowers.

What do you do outside of work for fun?
Fishing, hunting, camping and hiking.

Anything else you’d like to add?
I would encourage young people to look into the power industry for a great career.