Third-generation Entergy Arkansas employee to be honored as Lineman of the Game

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13-11-2024

Even at a young age, Andy Frugé knew he wanted to work for Entergy. Frugé grew up watching his father and grandfather work for the company and says they were his inspiration.

“Even though neither of them worked as a lineman, they definitely inspired me to join the Entergy team,” said Frugé, who is now a journeyman at Entergy Arkansas. “I definitely looked up to the line teams and knew I wanted to point my career at that track.”

Frugé started working at Entergy in meter service when he was 18 years old. He then began his lineman apprenticeship with Entergy Texas in the Huntsville network. Today he works as a journeyman lineman for Entergy Arkansas in the Conway network and has been with the company for 11 years.

“Andy works extremely hard to satisfy customers and makes his position look easy,” said Heath Holland, Entergy Arkansas line supervisor for the Conway network. “He takes great pride in his work and strives to make his work area as good as possible. We are so proud to have Andy here at Entergy Arkansas and in the Conway network.”

“It’s a fun and challenging career,” Frugé said. “It takes true dedication and mental strength to push forward and restore power, regardless of time, weather or conditions. I truly enjoy serving my community by restoring power after a storm.”

Frugé says his most memorable work moment so far happened last year, when an EF3 tornado tore through Little Rock on March 31. While he was working to restore power, his wife went into labor with their first child.

“Behind every great lineman is an outstanding woman supporting him,” Frugé said. “I try to spend all my free time with my family and strive to be the best father I can be.” He and his wife Stephanie live in Conway with their daughter, Evelyn, who is now one and a half years old.

Frugé is being recognized for his exceptional work ethic and dedication by the Entergy Arkansas leadership team. As a way to honor our linemen and all they do for our company and our customers, Entergy selects a few each football season to be recognized as “Lineman of the Game” at New Orleans Saints home games. Frugé will be Entergy’s Lineman of the Game on Sunday, Nov. 17 with the New Orleans Saints and Cleveland Browns.

The Lineman of the Game helps drive the stadium to get the crowd going for all Saints home games. The deserving Entergy lineman will be treated to a VIP experience with on-field access and special recognition before the game.

Entergy Arkansas is proud of Andy Frugé for representing all of our hard working line workers!