CEO

CEO – Valley United Cooperative – Reynolds, ND

Ag1Source has partnered with the Valley United Cooperative board of directors to seek their next CEO. This opening is to replace their current leader, who is retiring after a long career of outstanding service to this cooperative. This organization boasts an excellent track record of success, driven by exceptional service, high-quality products, and strong financial performance. They have a diverse business model that includes agronomy, grain, and energy. Each has solid financials, great assets, and room for growth.

Candidates considered for this position should possess experience in business management and leadership within the retail cooperative system. Valley United Cooperative plays a vital role in the communities it serves and is therefore seeking a leader who can live within its trade area

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

*Candidates must be eligible to work in the US as well as meet the qualifications listed above in order to be considered for the CEO job.

Job Id: 18013