The seven-member Board of Directors of San Patricio Electric Cooperative (SPEC) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of General Manager. The current GM has announced his retirement effective in late August 2025. The Board has contracted with Holmes’ Executive Search to facilitate the search process.

The successful candidate will be a person of high integrity with broad electric utility management experience including such areas as strategic planning, member communications, operations, and finance. The individual will have excellent people and communications skills, a proven leadership ability, strong business acumen, a focus on safety, and boardroom experience. Must fully endorse the 7 Cooperative Principles. The new GM will be expected to “think outside of the box.” Candidates must have electric utility experience with at least 6 years in a progressively responsible leadership position, preferably at an electric cooperative. A bachelor’s degree in business or a technical field, an advanced degree such as an MBA or completion of NRECA’s MIP program, is a plus; however, the Board will consider candidates with a combination of adequate education and experience.

SPEC (www.sanpatricioelectric.org) is a financially sound, member-owned electric distribution cooperative whose mission is to provide safe and reliable electric service for  its members. SPEC's service territory covers nine counties. Currently SPEC serves more than 12,500 meters, maintains 3,193 miles of line, and employs 39 employees. The Co-op has annual revenues of $32 million with a significant commercial load, and a plant investment of $80 million. It receives its wholesale power from South Texas Electric Cooperative and is a member of TEC, NRECA, CFC, and CoBank. It is a Touchstone Energy Cooperative and RUS borrower.

The headquarters for SPEC is in Sinton, TX (population 5,600). BestPlaces.net rates Sinton’s cost of living at 17.6% below the national average and 12.5% below the Texas average. Sinton is the county seat of coastal San Patricio County. It is 100 miles south of San Antonio and 30 miles north of Corpus Christi. Residents and visitors enjoy a variety of fun community-sponsored events. The area is largely agricultural and within 45 miles of salt water and beaches. Recreational activities include hunting, fishing, camping and other water and land sports. Corpus Christi International Airport is a short drive and cruise ships dock within a three-hour drive. Quality educational opportunities are nearby from trade schools and colleges, such Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, Del Mar College, and Coastal Bend College. Area high school sports provide quality programs for those interested in baseball, football, basketball, and more.

SPEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers attractive benefit programs, including a generous company funded 401(k) plan through NRECA and a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications. Interested parties should direct their inquiries to Holmes Executive Search and submit the following electronically: 1) cover letter, 2) a two to three-page resume, and 3) minimum of three professional references or letters of recommendation. Applications must be received by May 10, 2025 and submitted to:

Tammy Lehman, Holmes Executive Search

Ken@HolmesExecutiveSearch.com

 (785) 764-0296

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About San Patricio Electric Cooperative, Inc.

SPEC (www.sanpatricioelectric.org) is a financially sound, member-owned electric distribution cooperative whose mission is to provide safe and reliable electric service for  its members. SPEC's service territory covers nine counties. Currently SPEC serves more than 12,500 meters, maintains 3,193 miles of line, and employs 39 employees. The Co-op has annual revenues of $32 million with a significant commercial load, and a plant investment of $80 million. It receives its wholesale power from South Texas Electric Cooperative and is a member of TEC, NRECA, CFC, and CoBank. It is a Touchstone Energy Cooperative and RUS borrower.

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