President & Chief Executive Officer

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) serves as the strategic and operational leader of SIPC, overseeing generation and transmission assets, financial performance, regulatory compliance, and long-term organizational planning. This role ensures reliable, cost-effective power generation while balancing operational excellence, member value, and environmental stewardship.

Required

• 10+ years of leadership experience in power generation or utility operations
• Proven success managing large-scale facilities or business units
• Strong technical understanding of coal-fired generation systems and grid operations
• Demonstrated financial leadership, safety focus, proven team-building skills, exceptional communication skills and experience working with regulatory agencies and compliance frameworks
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Accounting, Business, Energy Management, or related fields

Preferred

• Experience in the electric cooperative sector (G&T or distribution)
• Advanced degree (MBA, MS Engineering, Energy Systems, or related discipline)
• Familiarity with union environments and large workforce management
• Background in public-utility operations or cooperative governance

Interested individuals who meet the required qualifications must e-mail a cover letter and resume to:

Billie Holshouser
Manager Human Resources
Southern Illinois Power Cooperative

bholshouser

Final date to receive applications:
July 1, 2026

See additional information about SIPC and this position, including benefits, ower.org/careers.

Southern Illinois Power Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer.

Please be advised that this organization may utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the screening process of potential candidates when assessing job specific requirements. However, all final hiring decisions are made by qualified human professionals.