Chief Executive Officer

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. Notably, the MECA board recently ushered in a 5-year evergreen partnership agreement among its 9 cooperative members to reaffirm their long-term commitment to MECA as well as an updated dues structure for all members.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 industryLegislative experience in advocacy efforts at the state or federal levelWorking knowledge of the regulatory, political and legislative environments facing the industryAn ability to work and communicate collaboratively with the board of directors, executive teams, employees, member cooperatives and key external stakeholdersA willingness to travel frequently for meetings at the local, regional and national levelA bachelor's degree from an accredited universityPreferred Qualifications:Previous executive leadership experience within the rural electric cooperative industryAn advanced degree in political science, law, management, finance, economics or engineeringCompensation 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. Successful completion of pre-employment testing will be required for the finalist.Resumes are due by

4:30pm Eastern Time on November 25, 2024.Studies show that individuals from underrepresented groups, including women and people of color, often hesitate to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification. At Wolverine, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. If you're passionate about this role but don't meet every qualification, we still encourage you to apply. Your unique experiences and perspectives are what help us grow stronger as a team.Wolverine actively seeks a diverse workforce and ensures that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy status, genetic disposition, or any other legally protected status.

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