Steuben County REMC CEO

As the Chief Executive Officer of Steuben County REMC, this dynamic leader reports directly to the Board of Directors and drives the success of the cooperative across all areas of operation. With ultimate responsibility for Finance, Electrical Operations, Broadband Services, Customer Experience, and Office Management, the CEO ensures seamless day-to-day operations while keeping a sharp focus on long-term strategy.This role champions the creation and execution of the annual budget, aligning operational needs with the Board’s strategic goals. Through clear, consistent communication with the Board, the CEO provides key updates on financial health, customer engagement, operational challenges, and progress toward strategic initiatives.A passionate developer of talent, the CEO fosters a strong internal culture by investing in employee growth and upholding the cooperative’s core values. Safety is not just a priority—it’s a mindset embedded across the organization.Externally, the CEO is a proactive and respected voice at the Indiana Electric Cooperatives (IEC) and Wabash Valley Power Alliance (WVPA), and proudly serves as the face of Steuben County REMC in the local community—building relationships, championing innovation, and leading with integrity.PROFESSIONALISMConsistently behaves and presents themself in a professional and ethical manner consistent with the seven cooperative principles and organizational standards. Offers a near flawless core ethical foundation. Regarded and recognized as a professional selfless leader who faithfully seeks to do what’s right for people first.Conveys a deep commitment to serving employees, the board, and external members. This includes listening, building confidence, increasing satisfaction, and responding to needs.LEADERSHIP AND VISIONIs a credible leader demonstrating a strong professional presence while conveying trust, rapport, and connection with teams while leading the organization.Has been a member of a management team with leadership experience that can naturally adapt to a versatile role. He or she is also equally adept at building a strategic platform for company and member growth opportunities as well as actively and thoughtfully managing and mitigating risk appropriately.Communicates expectations, goals, and vision in a way that provides clarity and excites interest.Demonstrates a commitment to employee growth and development, mentors employees and ensures all employees within the cooperative function at a high level.Promotes and generates cooperation between the board of directors and staff to achieve collective outcomes.COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENTWith exceptional communications skills, he or she is an effective communicator with high interpersonal, relationship-building skills who can partner effectively with the Board, members of the cooperative, and all other 3rd parties. Is a highly innovative, hands-on leader who thinks like an owner of the business. Has an unending passion and quite effectively employs fact-based decision-making process supportable by data and sound decision methodology.Will facilitate and build meaningful relationships with regulatory and legislative parties.BUSINESS ACUMENIs well versed in business acumen and is comfortable with financial metrics and has a detailed understanding of the key financial opportunities as well as financial risk strategies.Upholds the safety standards of the cooperative. Proactively identifies and corrects conditions that affect employee safety.