Executive Director​/Chief Operating Officer

Executive Director / Chief Operating Officer

7420 Fish Pond Rd, Waco, TX 76710, USA

Posted Friday, May 15, 2026 at 5:00 AM | Expires Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 4:59 AM

Texas Farm Bureau and Affiliated Companies

Estimated Timeline: The selected candidate will begin employment in September 2026 in a transitional role, working alongside the current Executive Director / Chief Operating Officer for executive onboarding and knowledge transfer. The candidate will assume full responsibilities of the position in December 2026.

The Executive Director/COO is responsible for reinforcing and operationalizing the parent-company relationship by ensuring that:
All Companies remain aligned with the purpose, mission, vision, values, and policies established by the Texas Farm Bureau Board of Directors;
Enterprise-wide standards for governance, culture, ethics, risk management, and operational excellence are consistently applied;
The activities of all entities collectively serve and strengthen Texas Farm Bureau’s role as the leading advocate for agriculture and rural Texans.

Execute all programs and policies of the Companies in the form and manner prescribed by the Boards of Directors.

Develop and implement a program of work for TFB approved by the Board of Directors.

Provide enterprise-wide operational leadership, ensuring alignment and coordination across divisions, affiliated companies, and operations to accomplish the objectives of the Boards of Directors.

Direct and equip the senior management staff of the Companies to achieve organizational and company objectives.

Foster leadership development, succession planning, and organizational capability across the Companies.

Provide strategic, operational, and administrative support to Boards and committees, including timely information, program aids, analysis, and recommendations.

Support effective governance by providing administrative direction and equipping Board members and volunteer leaders with tools, training, and organizational insight to aid in their success.

Perform all duties incident to the position or as directed by the TFB Board of Directors.

Employ, evaluate, approve compensation for, and, when necessary, discharge senior management staff in accordance with the approved Salary Administration Program and Company policies.

Provide final approval for the employment and dischargement, compensation, and separation of all other employees in accordance with the approved Salary Administration Program and Company policies.

Review all budgets before presentation to the Boards of Directors.

Ensure sound financial stewardship, internal controls, and risk management practices across all Companies, in coordination with the Comptroller/CFO and other senior management staff.

Promote a culture of accountability, professionalism, ethical conduct, and service across all entities.

Maintain organizational focus on the purpose of Texas Farm Bureau as a member-driven agricultural advocacy organization.

Ensure continuity, accuracy, and integrity of TFB messaging and brand.

Represent the Companies in the Waco community, State of Texas, the American Farm Bureau Federation, and with external stakeholders.

Provide executive oversight and direction for governmental relations and public policy engagement, consistent with TFB Board-adopted policy and in coordination with senior management staff.

Develop and participate in discussions and meetings with County Farm Bureaus to strengthen alignment, communication, and organizational effectiveness.

Serve as Treasurer of Texas Farm Bureau AGFUND.

Provide an annual report on Texas Farm Bureau at the annual Texas Farm Bureau convention.

Approve enterprise use of significant shared assets and facilities, including the company aircraft, and provide executive oversight to ensure they are properly maintained and operated at a standard consistent with Company policies and sound judgment.

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