President/CEO

The Board of Directors of Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative (EIEC) invites applications for the position of President / CEO. The Board has engaged Holmes Executive Search LLC to facilitate the search process.EIEC is a financially sound and operationally strong non-profit electric distribution cooperative headquartered in Paxton, IL. EIEC employs 59 dedicated team members and has 3 service centers throughout the ten-county service territory. EIEC serves over 13,000 farms, homes, businesses, and industries in central Illinois. EIEC has 73% residential and 27% commercial and industrial loads with revenue of $41 million annually.The current President / CEO is retiring after over ten years of service.The President / CEO is responsible for the overall management of EIEC and reports directly to the 9-member Board of Directors.Paxton has a population of just under 4,500. It is a small, peaceful, yet vibrant community located in east central Illinois, near the University of Illinois Urbana / Champaign campus. An abundance of entertainment options, including hunting, fishing, golf, major college sports, and more, are nearby. It is also a short drive to Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis.Candidate requirements, although not all-inclusive : A high level of senior management experience in the electric utility industry or related field.Understanding of cooperative principles, governance, policies, bylaws, and the CEO / Board relationship.Effective communication with a diverse membership, other stakeholders, and team members.Demonstrated team-building skills and conduct with the highest levels of ethics and integrity.Ability to lead all strategic initiatives and functions required of an electric distribution cooperative.A firm grasp of the electric utility industry's evolving legislative and regulatory challenges.Excellent people skills and ability to represent the cooperative well in the community.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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