Wharton County Electric Cooperative- CEO
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Job Location:
El Campo, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Chief Executive Officer
Wharton County Electric Cooperative
The Board of Directors of Wharton County Electric Cooperative (WCEC) seeks a results driven leader with the ability to lead change while engaging and developing a strong leadership team to become the next CEO due to an upcoming retirement. The WCEC Board has retained NRECA Executive Search to facilitate the search process.
Incorporated in 1938 and located in El Campo TX WCEC is a not-for-profit electric cooperative serving 4126 members with more than 6600 meters. The 840 square mile territory serves portions of four counties in the Coastal Plains region of Southeast Texas. With annual revenue of $27 million net plant of $68 million and over 1270 miles of distribution line the cooperative is financially strong serving loads of which are 85% residential and 15% commercial.
In addition to providing electric service WCEC offers wireless internet service to its members further supporting connectivity and economic development in the communities it serves.
With 33 full-time employees WCEC operates with a vision of providing economical and reliable electric energy service to its members and providing products services and leadership that will have a positive influence on the economy of the area it serves.
The CEO of WCEC provides leadership advice and assistance to the Board of Directors concerning industry changes strategic planning business objectives and policy needs that will support the Cooperatives mission vision and values while providing effective guidelines for business operations now and in the future. Responsible for creating an environment that encourages teambuilding and a cohesive work environment between the Board management and employees the CEO directs WCECs day-to-day operations and activities ensuring that the business of the cooperative is conducted in accordance with WCECs bylaws policies strategic plans and business objectives.
In addition the CEO serves on the boards of South Texas Electric Cooperative and San Miguel Electric Cooperative.
The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will be a well-rounded leader who will focus on developing and executing the business strategy of the cooperative while focusing on the best interest of the members of WCEC. The CEO is responsible for ensuring the cooperative delivers high-quality reliable service to the membership while also ensuring WCEC has a strong presence and advocacy in the communities it serves.
Our retirement package is highly competitive and includes a Traditional Pension Plan AND a 401 (k) with a Company match.
Our normal business hours are Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wharton County Electric Cooperative Inc. is an EEO/Affirmative Action employer. Race color religion sex age national origin disability military veteran status gender identity sexual orientation genetic information or any other applicable status protected by Federal State or Local law are not taken into account in any employment decision.
Learn more about us at to ApplyIf interested please apply at with the following: 1) Cover letter 2) resume and 3) contact information (including emails) for 3 professional references. Applications must be received byFebruary 20 2026. If you have any questions please contactChris MeyersNRECA Executive Search oremailprotected. All
Wharton County Electric Cooperative
The Board of Directors of Wharton County Electric Cooperative (WCEC) seeks a results driven leader with the ability to lead change while engaging and developing a strong leadership team to become the next CEO due to an upcoming retirement. The WCEC Board has retained NRECA Executive Search to facilitate the search process.
About Wharton County Electric Cooperative
Incorporated in 1938 and located in El Campo TX WCEC is a not-for-profit electric cooperative serving 4126 members with more than 6600 meters. The 840 square mile territory serves portions of four counties in the Coastal Plains region of Southeast Texas. With annual revenue of $27 million net plant of $68 million and over 1270 miles of distribution line the cooperative is financially strong serving loads of which are 85% residential and 15% commercial.
In addition to providing electric service WCEC offers wireless internet service to its members further supporting connectivity and economic development in the communities it serves.
With 33 full-time employees WCEC operates with a vision of providing economical and reliable electric energy service to its members and providing products services and leadership that will have a positive influence on the economy of the area it serves.
The CEO of WCEC provides leadership advice and assistance to the Board of Directors concerning industry changes strategic planning business objectives and policy needs that will support the Cooperatives mission vision and values while providing effective guidelines for business operations now and in the future. Responsible for creating an environment that encourages teambuilding and a cohesive work environment between the Board management and employees the CEO directs WCECs day-to-day operations and activities ensuring that the business of the cooperative is conducted in accordance with WCECs bylaws policies strategic plans and business objectives.
In addition the CEO serves on the boards of South Texas Electric Cooperative and San Miguel Electric Cooperative.
The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will be a well-rounded leader who will focus on developing and executing the business strategy of the cooperative while focusing on the best interest of the members of WCEC. The CEO is responsible for ensuring the cooperative delivers high-quality reliable service to the membership while also ensuring WCEC has a strong presence and advocacy in the communities it serves.
Leadership Competencies
- Lead Change and Manage Risk: Ability to lead change and manage risk incorporating high levels of accountability across the organization.
- Results Driven: Consistently demonstrates ability to promote and generate cooperation between the Board of Directors and staff to achieve collective outcomes.
- Strong Focus on Safety: Upholds and provides focus on the safety standards of the cooperative.
- Ability and Want to Develop Others: Demonstrates a commitment to employee growth and development; mentors and coaches direct reports while promoting on-going two-way feedback for all levels of staffing.
- Respect and Appreciation: Respectfully interact with different individuals and groups being mindful of the lasting impacts of words and actions.
- Commitment to Cooperative Values: Acts in ways that puts the organizations values and principals above ones own personal needs.
- Member Focus: Anticipates inquiries and is proactive - not reactive - to the needs and concerns of cooperative members
- Analytical Thinking and Decision Making: Innovative and hands-on leader who thinks like an owner of the business using fact-based decision-making process supported by data and sound decision methodology.
- Relationship and Team Building Experience: Create trust through open communications and mutual understanding leading to better collaboration motivation and problem solving.
- Integrity and Courage: Consistently conducts themselves in a professional and ethical manner of the highest regard.
- Vision and Strategic Orientation: Communicates expectations goals and vision while providing clarity and promoting curiosity and excitement.
- Strong Focus on Financial Issues: Fluent with financial metrics and have a detailed understanding of the key financial opportunities as well as financial risks and budget process.
Experience and Expertise
- Bachelors Degree is required; an advanced degree such as an MBA is a plus
- NRECA Management Internship Program (MIP) graduate not required but preferred
- Education or experience in Accounting & Finance Engineering Business or Operations is preferred
- 5 years of management and leadership experience is required
- At least 5 years of electric utility experience is a plus
- Electric cooperative experience will set you apart from other candidates
Our Location
WCEC has its office in El Campo TX. El Campo offers an outstanding quality of life that blends small town charm with convenient access to metropolitan areas. It is located 65 miles from Houston and 55 miles from Victoria on US 59 in Wharton County TX. The CEO will work out of the El Campo office and must live within 30 minutes of the office.Our Benefits
We are committed to providing our executives and our employees with an attractive and competitive benefits package which includes medical dental vision basic and supplemental life business travel long-term disability short-term disability paid holidays and personal time off.Our retirement package is highly competitive and includes a Traditional Pension Plan AND a 401 (k) with a Company match.
Our normal business hours are Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wharton County Electric Cooperative Inc. is an EEO/Affirmative Action employer. Race color religion sex age national origin disability military veteran status gender identity sexual orientation genetic information or any other applicable status protected by Federal State or Local law are not taken into account in any employment decision.
Learn more about us at to ApplyIf interested please apply at with the following: 1) Cover letter 2) resume and 3) contact information (including emails) for 3 professional references. Applications must be received byFebruary 20 2026. If you have any questions please contactChris MeyersNRECA Executive Search oremailprotected. All
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