Chief Executive Officer and General Manager

About Michigan Public Power Agency (MPPA)

MPPA is a public power organization committed to serving its member communities with integrity, professionalism, and regulatory excellence. The agency is currently seeking a new Chief Executive Officer to lead its strategic growth and maintain outstanding service to stakeholders following the retirement of its current CEO in spring 2027.

Role Overview and Responsibilities

• Offer visionary leadership aligned with MPPA's mission and long-term strategic objectives.
• Collaborate closely with the Board of Commissioners and executive leadership team to ensure organizational success.
• Enhance organizational performance by driving operational excellence.
• Oversee financial management and risk mitigation efforts.
• Strengthen and cultivate relationships with members, partners, regulators, legislators, and peers within the industry.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field; master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of seven years in progressively senior leadership roles, including at least four years in senior leadership with responsibility for multiple stakeholder groups.
• At least five years experience in strategic planning and successfully leading initiatives from concept through to implementation.
• At least ten years of experience within the electric utility sector or competitive wholesale energy markets.

Core Values and Culture

MPPA’s values are grounded in public power principles: dedication to member service, honesty and integrity, professionalism, collaboration, commitment to the common good, and excellence in regulatory compliance.

Employee Benefits and Work Environment

• Comprehensive benefits including health, disability, life, vision, and dental insurance coverage.
• Employer-funded retirement savings plan.
• Generous paid time off that increases with tenure.
• Hybrid work model that fosters teamwork, flexibility, and meaningful onsite collaboration.
• Opportunity to engage in impactful public power initiatives amid evolving energy landscapes.

Equal Opportunity Employer and Accommodations

MPPA is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive hiring practices and provides reasonable accommodations to support applicants and employees in performing essential job functions.