Tough Tower

Tough Tower Tough Tower Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting telecom workers.

Our annual Tough Tower event raises funds for wellness and suicide prevention programs for the men and women who keep the world connected.

Meet Matthew Casper and Brandon Penney of NextEdge, another team of contenders in Tough Tower 2026!Matthew Casper has be...
06/03/2026

Meet Matthew Casper and Brandon Penney of NextEdge, another team of contenders in Tough Tower 2026!

Matthew Casper has been working on towers for about eight years and has worked at NextEdge for two years. His favorite aspects of being a tower tech are traveling and putting out quality work. In his free time, Matthew enjoys helping out at a custom Harley shop and getting more tattoos.

Brandon Penney has worked in the tower industry for nearly 13 years and has been at NextEdge for five years. He loves traveling around the country for work. When he's not working, Brandon enjoys playing pool and spending time with family.

Cheer on Matthew and Brandon, and all of our competitors, June 11-12 at Tough Tower. Register here to attend: https://toughtower.org/tough-tower-annual-tower-skills-competition-schedule-of-events/

Introducing Austin Loomis and Brandon Short of All Telecommunications and Construction! Austin Loomis has been a tower t...
06/03/2026

Introducing Austin Loomis and Brandon Short of All Telecommunications and Construction!

Austin Loomis has been a tower tech for 12+ years and most enjoys the freedom and change of scenery every week. He's a workaholic and when he's not on the tower, he enjoys spending time with his four children, including his youngest who is just four weeks old.

Brandon Short has worked in the tower industry for about eight years and enjoys the physical aspect and daily challenges the job brings. When not working on the tower, he spends his time doing wheelies on his R6 and spending time with his children.

Register here to watch Team All Telecom compete June 11th - 12th: https://toughtower.org/tough-tower-annual-tower-skills-competition-schedule-of-events/

Join us in welcoming Raul Martinez and Steven Rodriguez of RamTelecomLLC, two of our newest competitors! Raul Martinez h...
06/02/2026

Join us in welcoming Raul Martinez and Steven Rodriguez of RamTelecomLLC, two of our newest competitors!

Raul Martinez has been a tower climber for 10 years and has worked at Ram Telecom for eight years. He loves the views from the tower and working hard to provide for his family.

Steven Rodriguez has enjoyed a decade of tower climbing, with most of his career spent at Ram Telecom enjoying the view and providing for the people he loves.

Watch Team Ram and our other competitors battle for top prize June 11-12. Register today! https://toughtower.org/tough-tower-annual-tower-skills-competition-schedule-of-events/

We have an incredible event planned for next week, including commentary from industry insider Jim Tracy, a kickoff celeb...
06/01/2026

We have an incredible event planned for next week, including commentary from industry insider Jim Tracy, a kickoff celebration with speed networking and a first look at Foundation initiatives with Nello, Inc., and an exciting day of preliminary challenges followed by a taco truck and drinks brought to you by Trinity Integrated Solutions. Register today - you won't want to miss it!
https://toughtower.org/tough-tower-annual-tower-skills-competition-schedule-of-events/

Thank you to SKYLOTEC, Challenge Sponsor of Tough Tower 2026! Make sure to stop at their booth during the event, and reg...
06/01/2026

Thank you to SKYLOTEC, Challenge Sponsor of Tough Tower 2026! Make sure to stop at their booth during the event, and register for Tough Tower to let us know you're coming. https://toughtower.org/tough-tower-annual-tower-skills-competition-schedule-of-events/

With more than 77 years of expertise in work at height, fall protection, rescue, and climbing equipment, SKYLOTEC North America is part of one of the world’s leading manufacturers dedicated to supporting the telecommunications industry and the professionals who perform demanding work at height every day.

From tower climbing and rescue to positioning, lifting, and rope access applications, they deliver trusted solutions engineered to meet the highest demands of the industry—helping crews work safer, more efficiently, and with confidence where reliability and performance matter most. Built on a commitment to safety, functionality, and practical, field-driven innovation, their equipment is developed to support the real-world challenges telecom professionals face every day.

SKYLOTEC North America is proud to support organizations that make a meaningful impact within the telecommunications and work-at-height community, including the Tough Tower Foundation, NATE: The Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association, and Tower Family Foundation. Through these partnerships, they remain committed to supporting the hardworking professionals and families behind the industry by helping promote safety, training, education, and community support for those who keep the world connected every day.

Thank you to FallTech for being a Challenge sponsor of Tough Tower! Make sure to stop at their booth during Tough Tower ...
06/01/2026

Thank you to FallTech for being a Challenge sponsor of Tough Tower! Make sure to stop at their booth during Tough Tower 2026 and try out their gear. Register for the event to let us know you're coming! https://toughtower.org/tough-tower-annual-tower-skills-competition-schedule-of-events/

Fall protection is FallTech's one and only passion. For FallTech, making the workplace safer is everything - because what we do today saves lives tomorrow.

In this business, the stakes are high - and so are FallTech's standards. For example, they have an effective ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, and maintain their own ISO 17025:2017 accredited Test Lab. These measures ensure that FallTech products meet or exceed ANSI standards, OSHA regulations, and CSA standards. Their policy of total transparency means that they openly make their Declarations of Conformity and Test Reports available to all for inspection and comparison.

The FallTech team runs their business as if people's lives depend on it - because they do.
Visit their website to learn more about their products.
https://www.falltech.com/

We have TWO great reasons to make the climb to Youngstown in June! First, attend essential industry training from Safety...
05/29/2026

We have TWO great reasons to make the climb to Youngstown in June!

First, attend essential industry training from Safety LMS June 8-10.

Then, head to Hollywood Gaming from 5:30-8 p.m. June 10th for the Tough Tower Kickoff Celebration, followed by two days of intense competition at 8900 Mahoning Ave., North Jackson.

Take advantage of this great opportunity by following the links below:

Tough Tower Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tough-tower-2026-tickets-1988201482154

Safety LMS Course Schedule: https://www.safetylms.com/Courses/CourseSchedule

Training Registration: https://www.safetylms.com/EventRegistration/Register?event_id=430

We just had some teams drop out due to project commitments - which means there are spots available for YOU to Climb, Com...
05/29/2026

We just had some teams drop out due to project commitments - which means there are spots available for YOU to Climb, Compete, and Conquer! Enter your team in a competition strong in camaraderie, celebration, and exciting, intense challenges. Don't miss your chance. Visit our website and apply today!
https://toughtower.org/competitor-application/

Thank you to Tri-County Tower, a founding sponsor of Tough Tower! Tri County Tower, LLC, founded in 2018, delivers top-t...
05/29/2026

Thank you to Tri-County Tower, a founding sponsor of Tough Tower!

Tri County Tower, LLC, founded in 2018, delivers top-tier construction and maintenance services for the communications industry. With over 125 years of combined experience, they lead in tower er****on, installation, and project management across the U.S. and beyond. Their highly trained team specializes in strobe and aircraft obstruction lighting, microwave installations, dish alignment, and power tower inserts.

Learn more: tricountytower.com

Thank you to STG Communication Services, a founding sponsor of Tough Tower!STG is a full-service wireless infrastructure...
05/29/2026

Thank you to STG Communication Services, a founding sponsor of Tough Tower!

STG is a full-service wireless infrastructure provider dedicated to improving lives. Built on respect, reliability, and resilience, STG offers tower installation, maintenance, civil construction, small cell/DAS, and more.

STG Communications is part of the STG Family of Companies, offering a robust menu of services that includes STG Electric, Advanced Underground Solutions, and Blue Jay Communications, which STG recently acquired.
Learn more at stgcom.com.

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