Employees are our greatest asset and as part of our People First initiative, we want to recognize the people behind the power. Our employees are a major factor in Dairyland being a Great Place to Work and a sustainable and reliable power provider. The employee spotlight series features an employee each month, shining a spotlight on their interests and what it’s like to be a part of the Dairyland team.
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Dustin Rosemeyer
Line Construction Supervisor
What is your job and what do you like most about it?
I have worked at Dairyland for 26 years and am currently a Line Construction Supervisor. What I enjoy most about my job is the great people I get to work with, being outside, traveling throughout Dairyland’s service territory and coming up with new ways to get better at building transmission powerlines.
What led you to work in this field?
My high school guidance counselor suggested Linework to me during my junior year, knowing as well as me, that I needed an outdoor job. From there, I enrolled in the Lineworker program at Chippewa Valley Technical College in 1998. During that time, employees from various organizations visited our class to talk about careers in the utility industry. One of them was a Lineworker from Dairyland, and after hearing him speak, I knew I wanted to build transmission lines for Dairyland Power Cooperative."
Why do you think Dairyland is a great place to work?
Dairyland has always shown how much it values its employees; it’s the kind of company that genuinely goes above and beyond to support its people.
What about life outside work? Tell us about your favorite things.
I have three daughters that I love spending time with, no matter what we’re doing, it’s usually a good time. I’m also passionate about the outdoors, sports and hunting, though I do my best to balance those hobbies with keeping my wife happy. I also have several hunting dogs that keep me busy during certain times of the year, filling up just about all of my free time.
What’s your favorite quote?
Work hard, play hard.
What was the best thing that happened to you this month?
A family vacation to Florida with all my immediate family.
What’s on your bucket list?
Alaskan hunting trip.
What food could you not live without?
Steak.
Dream vacation?
Another RV trip with the family, traveling west to the mountains.
Where do you volunteer?
I help coach some of my daughter's basketball and softball teams.