CEO

Primary Responsibilities

• Partner with the Board of Directors to establish strategic direction and expectations, then create the organizational goals and system of accountability to exceed those expectations
• Oversee the growth of the organization
• Manage the organization to maximize return for the members/patrons
• Provides effective communication at all organizational levels, including board guidance, leadership team, employees, business partnerships, community, and any related government or regulatory agencies
• Relate to rural members with a high level of integrity and trust
• Recruit, hire, develop, and retain a high-performing team

Key Requirements

• This position requires strong financial acumen, leading a great team of department leaders and employees, and providing the organization with industry foresight to keep it moving forward
• A bachelor’s degree in a related field, ten-plus years of Cooperative leadership or ag-business experience, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• A strong track record of performance in P&L management and departmental budgeting while serving in a leadership capacity
• Possess a fundamental understanding of retail cooperative operations

Additional Insight

• This position reports to a 12-member Board of Directors and is supported by a great team of proven business unit leaders
• The position is based at the main office in Reynolds, ND
• A key component of this position is community involvement, so this position requires the CEO to live within a commutable distance to the Reynolds office