General Foreman Roundtable – March 2026
2026 General Foreman Roundtable
March 26, 2026 (8:30 am – 1:00 pm) | NEPPA Training Center
Northeast Public Power is excited to host General Foreman from the region to come together for this interactive roundtable discussion. This year’s General Foreman Roundtable will be held Thursday, March 26, 2026 from 8:30am-1:00pm at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road, Littleton, MA 01460).
This General Foreman Roundtable is an open, experience-based discussion focused on the real decisions General Foremen face in electric utility work. This session is designed as a moderated peer-to-peer conversation. Seasoned and newer General Foremen alike are encouraged to share their experiences, perspectives, and lessons learned—from decisions made under pressure, to managing risk in the field, to building and maintaining trust with crews.
The goal is simple: learn from each other. By openly discussing what works, what doesn’t, and what we’ve learned along the way, we strengthen our leadership, improve safety, and grow together as professionals. Bring your experience, your questions, and your willingness to engage
Topics to Be Discussed
1. How General Foremen Decide Under Pressure
2. Who Owns the Risk When We Deviate from Manufacturer Instructions?
3. Building Trust Between Foremen and Crews
If you wish to submit a topic for discussion, please email communications@neppa.org and we will add it to the agenda.
Who Should Attend
- General Foreman or those in similar roles
Agenda
This tentative agenda is still being finalized and is therefore subject to change.
8:30 am Coffee & Baked Goods Available
9:00 am Welcome & Scope of GF Roundtable by Faciliator
9:15 am Opening Presentation or Group Discussion
10:15 am Break
10:30 am Group Discussion
12:00 pm Lunch and Open Group Discussion
1:00 pm Adjourn
Facilitators
Codie Perry
Manager of Safety & Training, Northeast Public Power Association
Codie graduated from Pratt Community College Line School in 2014 with an associate degree in Electrical Power Technology. He then worked for Kay Electric Cooperative in Blackwell, Oklahoma, where he spent 11 years. In that time, he received his Lineworker Certificate from Northwest Lineman College. In 2019, Codie received the “Above and Beyond” Award from the Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives for providing emergency care for an individual in a vehicle accident while he was on the job. In his free time, he enjoys the outdoors and spending time with my family. Codie is NEPPA’s Manager of Safety and Training, moving to New Hampshire in early 2025 to join the NEPPA team.
Registration
Registration includes coffee and baked goods in the morning and afternoon lunch. If you have any dietary restrictions, please make note of them when you register.
2026 Roundtable Fees:
Members $50
Non-Members $75
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations are accepted until two weeks prior to the start of the event. Substitutions can be made at any time.
Questions? Don’t hesitate to contact us at registrar@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200.
