Executive Director

Executive Director Prairie Family Business Association

Sioux Falls, SD

Full-Time

The Prairie Family Business Association (PFBA) is a mission-driven organization dedicated to helping family-owned enterprises succeed and endure across generations. Founded in 1992 as an outreach center of the Beacom School of Business at the University of South Dakota, PFBA brings more than three decades of experience assisting business-families with governance, succession planning, strategic growth and next-generation leadership development. Through a robust portfolio of programs including education, conferences, peer groups, retreats, and advisory services, PFBA helps member families navigate the unique dynamics of running a business together so the business and the family can thrive into the future.

The Prairie Family Business Association (PFBA) is seeking a dynamic and visionary Executive Director to lead its mission of helping family businesses thrive for generations. This is an exciting opportunity to guide a respected, purpose-driven organization serving more than 280 member companies across the region through education, connection, and collaboration. The Executive Director will advance PFBA’s strategic vision, shape innovative programs and events, build lasting relationships with members and sponsors, and ensure operational and financial excellence.

As the face of PFBA, this leader will champion the value of family enterprise, elevate the organization’s visibility, and create lasting impact in partnership with the University of South Dakota Beacom School of Business.

The Key Accountabilities for the position include but are not limited to the following:

• Leads the organization with vision and strategic discipline to ensure PFBA fulfills its mission of helping family businesses thrive through generations.
• Establishes and executes long-range strategies that align with member needs, industry trends, and USD Beacom School and USD priorities.
• Represents PFBA as a trusted, visible thought leader across the family business community, enhancing reputation, influence, and member confidence.

• Designs, delivers, and continuously improves PFBA’s flagship programs including the annual conference, retreats, Board School, webinars, podcasts and affinity peer groups to achieve exceptional quality, relevance, and participant satisfaction.
• Ensures programming reflects leading practices in succession, governance, and family enterprise leadership.
• Strengthens the partnership with USD Beacom School to infuse academic thought leadership and innovation into PFBA offerings.

• Builds and sustains deep, trust-based relationships with PFBA’s 280+ member organizations, ensuring they experience tangible value, belonging, and connection.
• Expands peer group participation, strengthens affinity networks, and cultivates meaningful sponsor and partner relationships that extend PFBA’s reach and community impact.

• Along with a capable team, leads PFBA’s internal operations with clarity, accountability, and a high-performance culture grounded in the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS).
• Hires, develops, and empowers staff to deliver excellent results.
• Ensures effective systems for planning, execution, and communication, while maintaining strong alignment with USD Beacom School of Business standards and reporting expectations.

• Develops and executes a comprehensive sponsorship and fundraising strategy that positions partners as mission-aligned collaborators.
• Secures and stewards financial contributions to PFBA’s Annual and Endowment Funds while delivering clear sponsor recognition and ROI, which ensures consistent growth in sponsorship participation, revenue diversification, and long-term sustainability.

• Serves as the visible ambassador and storyteller for PFBA, amplifying its mission through media, events, partnerships, and thought leadership platforms.
• Elevates PFBA’s brand…