PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER - MISSOURI PUBLIC UTILITY ALLIANCECOLUMBIA, MISSOURIMISSOURI PUBLIC UTILITY ALLIANCE (MPUA)MPUA represents community-owned (municipal) and locally-regulated electric, natural gas, water, wastewater, and broadband utilities that work together for the benefit of the customers. MPUA is a legal entity representing the nature of the partnership among three legally distinct member organizations. Each organization maintains its own legal status and Boards of Directors. An MPUA Board of Directors, comprised of three Executive Committee members from each of the three organizations, provides guidance and cohesiveness to joint issues. MPUA offers a portfolio of power supply resources as well as planning, procurement, and energy management services to meet the growing needs of its members.PRESIDENT & CEO PROFILEThe President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) reports to multiple governing boards of the Missouri Public Utility Alliance (MPUA) and supervises 52 full-time employees. Direct reports include a Chief Financial Officer, a Chief Member Services Officer, a Chief Markets Officer, a Chief Energy Officer, a Manager-Human Resources, and a Director-IT and Building Systems.CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTSThe next CEO will assume leadership of a healthy and expanding organization. The ideal candidate will offer proven leadership capability in complex environments that include substantive industry challenges related to power supply, finance, and legislative and regulatory advocacy. Candidates should have experience leading multifaceted utility affairs that includes electric power supply, transmission, and distribution service, as well as natural gas, broadband, water, and wastewater services.Ability to maintain and expand beneficial coalitions;Continuous improvement and goal orientation guided by strategic planning;Strong business acumen with a complement of industry, general business, and financial savvy;Strong political savvy and capability to navigate state and federal regulatory and legislative environments;Integrity and ethics;Leadership presence and experience providing engaging presentations to a variety of audiences;A proactive approach to solving challenges.A bachelor’s degree in an applicable field is required. An MBA or advanced degree is desired. Candidates should offer at least five years of proven experience as a utility industry executive.TimelineNovember 15, 2024 -

Resume submittals dueDecember 17 and 18 -

Likely date for virtual semifinalist interviewsJanuary 13 and 14 –

Likely finalist interview dates in Columbia, MOFebruary to early March –

Successful candidate begins employmentContact Information:Patrick Prouse - Senior Recruiter - Mycoff Fry Partners LLC(800) 525-9082 -

pprouse@mfpllc.us

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