Power Industry Expert: Karl Studer, The TRADES are the place to be for years to come! | 196

Karl Studer’s story is one of grit, vision, and staying rooted in where you came from.

In this episode of Powerline Podcast, Ryan sits down with Karl Studer, Executive Vice President Electric for Quanta Services, to unpack his journey from growing up on a ranch in Idaho to becoming a lineman, building and scaling his own power line companies, and ultimately stepping into executive leadership at one of the largest infrastructure companies in the world.

Karl shares the lessons he learned early on in the field, what it really takes to start and grow a line company, and how his time on the tools shaped the leader he is today. We dive into leadership, safety, culture, fatherhood, and why staying connected to the craft matters even at the highest levels of the organization.

This conversation is about more than titles and success. It’s about work ethic, responsibility, building people, and leaving the trade better than you found it.

If you’re a lineman, an apprentice, a foreman, or someone who believes in the long-term value of the trades, this episode will resonate.