Farm Credit of Western Kansas is the premier agricultural
lender in western Kansas, supporting agricultural producers,
farmers and ranchers. We are a customer-owned cooperative,
providing capital and crop & livestock insurance to our
regions' farmers & ranchers. We believe investing in our
youth and a thriving rural community will pay future
dividends and our support for agriculture includes a strong
investment in commodity groups as well as other trade
associations and educational institutions. We also
understand that collaboration with sister organizations as
well as other agricultural related businesses and
institutions is a requirement to excel in today's economic
environment.
As a cooperative, our team of over 25 serve more than 700
stockholders in 9 counties throughout western Kansas.
Operating with the highest high-level of customer
satisfaction and 99.4% credit quality and strong earnings,
we have returned over $55 Million to our member/owners. Farm
Credit of Western Kansas is a thriving institution,
approaching $500 million in managed assets. Our 9-county
territory is diverse with full-time agricultural production,
some of the nation's most robust agricultural operations.
Over the past three years, the Association has experienced
an average of 6% growth.
Farm Credit of Western Kansas 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 distinguished 42-year career of serving the Farm
Credit System and America's farmers & ranchers, our CEO
will be retiring, and the Farm Credit of Western Kansas
Board is seeking the next CEO to lead this vibrant
organization into the future.
The Chief Executive Officer ("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 controls and oversees all Association
functions. The CEO develops and maintains an effective
marketing and business development program, develops an
effective credit administration program, and maintains a
quality loan portfolio. The CEO formulates and oversees
financial objectives, strategies, and policies for the
Association. The CEO represents the Association
throughout the service area and carries out various
public relations responsibilities.
1. In consort with the Board of Directors, the CEO will
lead the development of a strategic planning and annual
business planning processes that assure Farm Credit of
Western Kansas will thrive today and into the future.
2. In collaboration with the Board of Directors, provide
leadership that inspires high levels of team engagement,
professionalism and mutual respect for all stakeholders.
3. Develop and implement a business development and
marketing program to promote the association as a
recognized leader in agricultural and rural finance and
enhance its reputation in the communities it serves.
4. Facilitate effective communication with the Board to
assure robust knowledge of association’s operations.
5. Serve as a key spokesperson for the association,
representing Farm Credit of Western Kansas at local,
state and national events, as well as local and state
legislative hearings.
6. Serve as a liaison with other Farm Credit
organizations leadership to assure collaborative working
relationships.
7. Develop and maintain internal controls and credit
policies, to safeguard assets, manage risk and assure
the confidentiality of information, association assets
and credit policies.
8. Maintain appropriate financial standards and cost
effectiveness by operating within sound budgetary
constraints as established by the Board, while ensuring
the delivery of sound credit.
9. Provide strategic leadership to the organization
through the planning of finance, accounting, technology,
human resources, operations and marketplace engagement
strategies and actions.
10. Oversee appropriate credit standards and competitive
lending rates to support the financial stability of the
organization.
11. Continue to build on the strong cultural foundation
and actively manage the association’s culture, mission,
key characteristics and critical actions.
12. Facilitate management development and succession,
proactively making necessary adjustments to maintain
effective and efficient operation. Determine appropriate
staffing and compensation levels for association
employees.
13. Ensure compliance with all regulatory statutes,
including, but not limited to Sarbanes-Oxley, security
and acceptable use policies as documented in the
Information Systems Security Policy and the Information
Systems – Rules of Conduct, etc.
14. Other duties as required.
The Board of Directors for Farm Credit of Western Kansas has retained FCCS to facilitate the selection process. Leading the process is Jay Lux, Vice President of Organizational Development at FCCS.
Interested candidates should email a cover letter and
resume to
executiverecruiting@fccsconsulting.com.
If you have any questions, please contact Jay Lux, FCC
Services, at 651.982.4568
or
jay.lux@fccsconsulting.com.