JEA teams earned first-place awards at the Florida Section of the American Water Works Association competition

2024-12-13

JACKSONVILLE – JEA teams earned first-place awards at the Florida Section of the American Water Works Association competition in Orlando, Dec. 8-11 in Orlando.

JEA men’s and women’s teams earned first place awards for competing in Hydrant Hysteria, Ductile Iron Tap and Meter Madness events.

The Meter Madness challenge involves assembling a water meter in the fastest time possible. Luke Byous won that competition.

In the Ductile Iron Tap competition, teams compete for the fastest time to complete a quality drill and tap of pipe under available pressure. Penalties are assessed for infractions of rules such as leaking connections or safety violations. JEA’s Ductile Iron Tapping champions team included Brandon Barr (coach), Tim Maxwell, Caleb Barker and John Naumann. 

The Hydrant Hysteria competition challenges two-member teams to assemble a fire hydrant as quickly as possible. JEA’s women’s team included Sam Howard (coach), Flo Bent, Janelle Hatch and Ashley Tallman (alternate). Competing on JEA’s men’s team were Brandon Barr (coach), Sam Howard II, John Alderman and Mike Owen (alternate).

JEA team members now will move on to representing the utility and the state of Florida at the national competitions during ACE25 international conference in Denver, Colo. in June 2025.

About JEA

JEA is a municipal utility providing safe, reliable and affordable services to more than one million residents across four Northeast Florida counties. JEA is not owned by investors and does not earn a profit. It was created by the City of Jacksonville to meet the electricity and water needs of those who live in Jacksonville and surrounding communities. JEA’s 2,200-plus workforce is dedicated to meeting customer needs, both today and for generations to come, while protecting our precious natural resources and supporting our region’s growth and economic development. Learn more at jea.com.

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