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Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – AgPlus Cooperative, Marshall, MN
The AgPlus board of directors of is seeking a CEO to replace their retiring leader after five years of outstanding service as CEO of this organization. AgPlus is a member-owned cooperative that provides over $100 million in Agronomy and energy-related products and services to farmers in southwestern Minnesota via their Agronomy, Energy, Convenience store, and automotive repair operations throughout that region.
Candidates considered for this position must possess leadership success in a multi-division or multi-location organization, with preference given to those with experience in the retail cooperative system. The cooperatives that formed the AgPlus organization have deep roots in the region and have served patrons for nearly 100 years. Therefore, candidates must understand and appreciate the Cooperative business model and the opportunities it brings to its members.
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*Candidates must be eligible to work in the US as well as meet the qualifications listed above in order to be considered for the CEO job.