14 Jul 2025
Renegade Group is proud to announce the arrival of Jeff Bradford, who joins the company to spearhead its continued expansion in the utilities sector.
With more than 25 years of experience at Austin Energy, one of the largest municipally owned utilities in the country, Jeff brings deep industry knowledge, operational expertise, and a strong leadership track record.
Jeff spent 13 years in management at Austin Energy, including the last five as Director of Field Operations. In that role, he led critical infrastructure teams, responded to major storm events, and helped shape safety and efficiency standards across the organization. He has served on multiple mutual aid deployments supporting utilities in Oklahoma, North Texas, the Texas Gulf Coast, and Florida – experiences that sharpened his ability to navigate complex logistics and fast-moving operational challenges. He also sits on the Advisory Board of the Texas Lineman’s Rodeo Association, a key network of professionals advancing linework excellence in Texas.
“Jeff brings exactly the kind of real-world experience and leadership we value at Renegade.” Said Mike Johnson, Renegade Group COO.
“His time at Austin Energy – especially his deep understanding of field operations – gives him a rare perspective on how to build teams that perform under pressure and deliver results. We’re excited about what this means for our partners in the utility sector.”
Jeff’s arrival marks a new phase of strategic investment by Renegade Group into long-term utility partnerships, workforce readiness, and resilient infrastructure support across Texas and beyond.