Chief Executive Officer

ABOUT THE CLOUD COUNTY CO-OP ELEVATOR ASSOCIATION

The Cloud County Co-op Elevator Association is a farmer’s co-op and grain elevator facility that serves the local community and businesses around the world. They have six elevator locations, one of which includes an 114-car train loader, as well as a feed mill and distribution center for farming and ranching supplies. The Co-op has been in operation since 1950 and started with a 250,000-bushel capacity and has grown to over 22.4-million-bushel capacity between six elevator facilities. When it comes to grain intake and distribution, Cloud County Co-op Elevator Association is your trusted partner. To learn more, please visit our website at www.cloudcountycoopinc.com.

POSITION EXPECTATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

The Cloud County Co-op Elevator Association is seeking an experienced and visionary leader to serve as its next CEO. This executive role offers the opportunity to lead a well-established agricultural cooperative with a strong member base, dedicated employees, and deep roots in the communities it serves. The CEO will provide strategic leadership while ensuring operational excellence across all business units.

Key Leadership Responsibilities

· Lead the overall strategic direction and long-term success of the cooperative.

· Foster a culture focused on safety, accountability, service, and employee development.

· Oversee grain, agronomy, seed, feed, and farm supply operations.

· Build strong relationships with members, employees, business partners, and the communities they serve.

· Ensure sound financial performance and responsible stewardship of cooperative assets.

· Serve as President of Concordia Terminal LLC and represent the cooperative in partnerships such as AgMark, LLC.

The Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a collaborative and forward-thinking leader who is passionate about agriculture and committed to cooperative values. The successful candidate will bring strong business acumen, proven leadership experience, and the ability to inspire employees while creating value for members.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a leader who wants to make a meaningful impact on a successful cooperative while helping shape its future growth and service to agricultural producers throughout north-central Kansas.

What We're Looking For

· Bachelor’s degree preferred (agriculture, business, or related field) or equivalent experience or combination of education and experience.

· Minimum 5 years cooperative, agribusiness, or management experience.

· Strong leadership, financial, and operational skills.

· Working knowledge of grain handling/marketing, feed, agronomy and seed operations.

· Effective communicator, approachable, and a steady leader.

· Rather than a typical desk job, this position emphasizes relationship building, operational involvement, and an active presence within rural communities.

· Willingness to reside near Concordia, Kansas.

· Must have a valid driver's license.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

This position offers a competitive salary with outstanding employee benefits including health insurance, disability insurance, co-op retirement, life insurance, vehicle, and paid vacation and sick leave.

Pay: $125,000.00 - $250,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person