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Posted: 21-May-26
Location: Mount Vernon, Illinois
Type: Full Time
Salary: $200,000-$350,000
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Internal Number: 1111
The Board of Directors of Tri-County Electric Cooperative (TCEC) invites applications for the position of General Manager. The Board has engaged Holmes Executive Search LLC to facilitate the search process.
TCEC is a financially sound and operationally strong non-profit, electric distribution cooperative headquartered in Mt. Vernon, IL. TCEC employs 48 extremely dedicated team members and has two service centers throughout the three-county service territory. TCEC serves over 16,000 farms, homes, businesses, and industries in central Illinois. TCEC has 62% residential and 38% commercial and industrial loads with revenue of $57 million annually.
The General Manager is responsible for the overall management of TCEC and reports directly to the 9-member Board of Directors.
Candidate requirements, although not all inclusive:
- A high level of senior management experience in the electric utility industry or related field.
- Understand the cooperative principles, governance, policies, bylaws, and the CEO/Board relationship.
- Communicate effectively with a diverse membership, other stakeholders, as well as with team members.
- Demonstrate team building skills and conduct self with the highest levels of ethics and integrity.
- Ability to lead all the strategic initiatives and functions required of an electric distribution cooperative.
- A firm grasp of the electric utility industries’ evolving legislative and regulatory challenges.
- Excellent people skills and ability to represent the cooperative well in the community.
Mt. Vernon is located in Southern Illinois and has a population of over 14,000. Mount Vernon offers the convenience of small-town living with easy access to larger cities like St. Louis and Evansville. The area features affordable living, local dining and shopping options, and nearby outdoor recreation including Rend Lake and Shawnee National Forest, making it a great place for those who enjoy a balanced lifestyle and access to nature.
Further information on Tri-County Electric Cooperative may be found by visiting http://www.tricountycoop.com. For additional information on Mt. Vernon and the TCEC service area, visit https://www.mtvernon.com/.
The cooperative offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a full NRECA benefits package. The salary range, $200,000-$350,000, will be commensurate with qualifications and representative to the market. Please provide electronically a resume, at least three professional references, and cover letter by June 26, 2026, directly to:
Email: Ken@HolmesExecutiveSearch.com
Contact; Dan Brewer, 859-621-1960
