Wolverine Power Cooperative
Chief Executive Officer - Michigan Electric Cooperative Association
Wolverine Power Cooperative, Cadillac, Michigan, United States, 49601
The Board of Directors for the Michigan Electric Cooperative Association (MECA) is seeking their next Chief Executive Officer to continue the strong partnership and reputation it has with stakeholders from across the country and its member cooperatives who collectively serve nearly 300,000 consumer-members and businesses in Michigan. The current CEO will retire in March 2025 after 12 years of dedicated service to the statewide.
Ideal Candidate:
The ideal CEO will be a strategic thinker and relationship builder, adept at navigating complex legislative landscapes. They will possess strong communication skills to engage effectively with the board of directors, lawmakers, governmental entities and regulatory bodies. They'll have a deep understanding and appreciation of the rural electric cooperative business model and previous executive leadership experience. And they'll exhibit an ability to build and nurture relationships with stakeholders to ensure the advocacy interests of Michigan's electric cooperatives are advanced.
Required Qualifications:
Demonstrable executive leadership experience within the utility industry
Legislative experience in advocacy efforts at the state or federal level
Working knowledge of the regulatory, political and legislative environments facing the industry
An ability to work and communicate collaboratively with the board of directors, executive teams, employees, member cooperatives and key external stakeholders
A willingness to travel frequently for meetings at the local, regional and national level
A bachelor's degree from an accredited university
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous executive leadership experience within the rural electric cooperative industry
An advanced degree in political science, law, management, finance, economics or engineering
Compensation and Benefits:
In addition to a highly competitive salary, MECA's new CEO will enjoy the following benefits as a Wolverine Power Cooperative employee: NRECA R&S Pension, 401(k) with match, zero-cost medical, dental, vision insurance, health savings account, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, supplemental AD&D insurance, business travel accident insurance, tuition reimbursement, 9 holidays and generous paid time off.
Application Process and Deadline:
Interested candidates who meet the requirements must email a cover letter and resume to Kacy Wickenhauser, Chief HR Officer at Wolverine Power Cooperative, at kwickenhauser@wpsci.com AND submit a brief application. Resumes are due by
4:30pm Eastern Time on November 25, 2024.
Successful completion of pre-employment testing will be required for the finalist.
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Ideal Candidate:
The ideal CEO will be a strategic thinker and relationship builder, adept at navigating complex legislative landscapes. They will possess strong communication skills to engage effectively with the board of directors, lawmakers, governmental entities and regulatory bodies. They'll have a deep understanding and appreciation of the rural electric cooperative business model and previous executive leadership experience. And they'll exhibit an ability to build and nurture relationships with stakeholders to ensure the advocacy interests of Michigan's electric cooperatives are advanced.
Required Qualifications:
Demonstrable executive leadership experience within the utility industry
Legislative experience in advocacy efforts at the state or federal level
Working knowledge of the regulatory, political and legislative environments facing the industry
An ability to work and communicate collaboratively with the board of directors, executive teams, employees, member cooperatives and key external stakeholders
A willingness to travel frequently for meetings at the local, regional and national level
A bachelor's degree from an accredited university
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous executive leadership experience within the rural electric cooperative industry
An advanced degree in political science, law, management, finance, economics or engineering
Compensation and Benefits:
In addition to a highly competitive salary, MECA's new CEO will enjoy the following benefits as a Wolverine Power Cooperative employee: NRECA R&S Pension, 401(k) with match, zero-cost medical, dental, vision insurance, health savings account, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, supplemental AD&D insurance, business travel accident insurance, tuition reimbursement, 9 holidays and generous paid time off.
Application Process and Deadline:
Interested candidates who meet the requirements must email a cover letter and resume to Kacy Wickenhauser, Chief HR Officer at Wolverine Power Cooperative, at kwickenhauser@wpsci.com AND submit a brief application. Resumes are due by
4:30pm Eastern Time on November 25, 2024.
Successful completion of pre-employment testing will be required for the finalist.
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