Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Content + Source + Freshness • 12 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Moderate to high value due to the leadership position in a community-focused setting, with opportunities for local impact.
- Executive role with a competitive salary of $240,000/year.
- Opportunity to lead a utility organization with local impact.
- Requires significant executive experience and commitment.
- Engagement with community and local interests is crucial.
Pros
- Competitive salary around $240,000 per year.
- Impactful role in a community-focused organization.
- Diversity of responsibilities and potential for local involvement.
Cons
- High expectations for previous leadership experience.
- Challenges related to community-centric utility considerations.
- Potential stress from balancing local interests and organizational objectives.
Who it's for
Executive / Leadership • In-person community-focused leadership
Good fit
- Experienced utility executives
- Leaders passionate about community service
- Professionals with a background in energy sector
Not recommended for
- Recent graduates or those without executive experience
- Individuals preferring corporate over community roles
- Those unprepared for the leadership demands of a cooperative
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Scenic Rivers Energy Cooperative , a member owned and community focused rural electric power utility, is seeking qualified candidates to replace our retiring CEO.
Scenic Rivers Energy Cooperative (SREC) provides electric power to nearly 12,000 consumers, has an operating revenue in excess of $33 Million and 37 employees who are dedicated to the safe and reliable delivery of low-cost energy and quality services to our members across Grant, Lafayette and Crawford Counties, with lines that also extend into the adjoining counties of Green, Iowa, Vernon, and Richland Counties in Wisconsin, and Jo Daviess and Stephenson Counties in Illinois. The wholesale electric power supplier is Dairyland Power Cooperative.
The Scenic Rivers Energy Cooperative is nestled in the heart of rural Wisconsin in Lancaster, located 34 miles from Dubuque, Iowa and 82 miles from Madison, Wisconsin. We proudly provide power to14,667 meters across 3,546 miles of line. Located in the Driftless Region , a hilly landscape of deep valleys and bluffs, our members enjoy everything from hunting and fishing to hiking and boating, with convenient access to the Mississippi River. Our rural area is home to many farms, small towns, local businesses, and great schools. Our members are deeply committed to their communities and actively support local sports. We are family rich and community focused which are reflected in the values and culture of SREC.
Scenic Rivers Energy Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please send resume, cover letter, salary expectations and professional/personal references no later than December 12th, 2025 to: Debra Englund, CEO HRExpertiseBP , at debra@hrexpertisebp.com .
Successful candidates will bring a minimum of 7+ years of proven leadership ability, exceptional communication skills with both the employee and public audience, strong business acumen, commitment to a team culture, extensive knowledge of the electric utility industry, and a Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field.
