Decatur Cooperative Association (DCA), a member-owned agricultural Cooperative serving northwest Kansas, is seeking a General Manager / Chief Executive Officer to provide leadership, strategic direction, and hands-on operational oversight.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nThe GM/CEO reports to the Board of Directors and is responsible for the Cooperative’s overall performance, including people leadership, financial management, operations, patron relations, safety, and strategic planning. The successful candidate will lead with integrity, maintain strong community relationships, and embrace the realities of a rural Cooperative environment.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nKey Responsibilities\r\n\r\n\r\n\tLead and develop employees while sustaining DCA’s culture and values.\r\n\tEnsure excellent service to patrons and member-owners.\r\n\tOversee financial management, credit, risk, and long-term financial health.\r\n\tProvide hands-on leadership across grain, feed, fuel, and propane operations.\r\n\tCollaborate with the Board on strategy, capital planning, and governance.\r\n\tRepresent DCA in industry partnerships, including CoMark Equity Alliance (CEA).\r\n\tPromote safety, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nQualifications\r\n\r\n\r\n\tBachelor’s degree preferred (agriculture, business, or related field), or equivalent experience, or combination.\r\n\tMinimum 5 years Cooperative, agribusiness, or management experience.\r\n\tStrong leadership, financial, and operational skills.\r\n\tWorking knowledge of grain handling/marketing, feed, fuel, and propane.\r\n\tEffective communicator, approachable, and hands-on leader.\r\n\tWillingness to reside near Oberlin, Kansas.\r\n\tThis is a highly visible, hands-on role with long and irregular hours during peak seasons. \r\n\tWork occurs in agricultural and industrial settings, including grain facilities and outdoor environments.\r\n\tMust have a valid driver's license.\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nABOUT THE DECATUR COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION\r\n\r\nDecatur Cooperative Association (DCA) is an agricultural Cooperative located in northwest Kansas, with its headquarters in Oberlin, Kansas. DCA operates approximately seven locations across northwest Kansas and southwest Nebraska and provides grain, feed, fuel, and propane services to its patron-owners and surrounding agricultural communities. DCA is deeply rooted in its rural communities and committed to supporting local agriculture through strong relationships, dependable service, and Cooperative principles. \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nCOMPENSATION & BENEFITS\r\n\r\n\r\n\tThis position offers a competitive salary with outstanding employee benefits including health insurance, disability insurance, co-op retirement, life insurance, vehicle, and paid vacation and sick leave.\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nAPPLICATION AND INQUIRIES\r\n\r\n\r\n\tThis placement is being coordinated by ProValue HR Consulting on behalf of the Decatur Cooperative Association. \r\n\tPlease send your cover letter and resume no later than April 25, 2026 using the Apply to this Position icon.\r\n\tAll applications will be handled confidentially.\r\n\r\n