Chief Executive Officer is responsible for the short and long-term profitability and growth of the company. Organizes leadership and staff to meet strategic goals. Being a Chief Executive Officer ensures appropriate governance and controls. Identifies and delivers value to stakeholders. Additionally, Chief Executive Officer may require an advanced degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a board of directors. Responsible for the development of functional or business unit strategy for the entire organization. Defines corporate vision and strategy establishes company direction and focus. Executes multiple high impact initiatives to achieve overall corporate goals. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Who We Are
Farm Credit Illinois (FCI) is an agricultural financial cooperative owned by 18,900 farmers, rural landowners, and agribusiness voting stockholder members in the southern 60 counties of Illinois. Dedicated to Helping Farm Families Succeed, FCI provides competitive and flexible financing, crop insurance expertise, and Rural 1st country life lending. FCI manages a $7 billion loan portfolio, sells 1.5 million acres of crop insurance coverage, and employs 300 staff in the Mahomet, IL headquarters and 14 regional offices. The Association will return $40 million of 2023 earnings as cash patronage to member-borrowers in 2024.
FCI is a part of the Farm Credit System, a nationwide network of borrower-owned lending institutions and specialized service organizations. The Farm Credit System provides loans, leases, and related services to farmers, ranchers, rural homeowners, aquatic producers, timber harvesters, agribusinesses, and agricultural and rural utility cooperatives and has more than $410 billion in assets.
After a fulfilling agricultural lending career spanning nearly 40 years, the FCI CEO, Aaron Johnson, has announced his plans to retire at the end of 2024. The FCI Board of Directors is seeking the next leader to take this vibrant association into the future.
POSITION PURPOSE
The CEO provides strategic leadership for the Association by working with the Board of Directors and the Leadership Team to establish short-term and long-term goals, strategies, plans, and policies. The CEO exhibits and implements visionary leadership, focuses on employee engagement and culture, and represents the Association at various meetings/events through the Association's service area, the Seventh Farm Credit District, and the Farm Credit System to enhance the Association's reputation and involvement.
Essential Responsibilities
QUALIFYING CHARACTERISTICS
The Board of Directors for Farm Credit Illinois has retained FCCS to facilitate the selection process. Leading the process is Jay Lux, Vice President of Organizational Development at FCCS.
FINAL DATE FOR APPLICATION: June 15, 2024
Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume to .
If you have any questions, please contact Jay Lux, FCC Services, at 651.982.4568 or .
Farm Credit Illinois is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.