Georgia EMC is launching a search for an experienced and trusted leader to serve as its next Chief Executive Officer and to ensure the statewide association continues to live its mission of providing leadership and unity through advocacy, education, and communications. The preferred start date for the new CEO is between November 2026 and January 2027.
Georgia EMC, the statewide association representing Georgia’s 41 electric membership cooperatives, along with Oglethorpe Power Corporation, Georgia Transmission Corporation, and Georgia System Operations Corporation, is seeking a dynamic, high-integrity leader to strengthen and advance its trusted relationships across the cooperative network. Together, Georgia’s member-owned cooperatives provide electricity and related services to more than 5 million people—nearly half the state’s population—across 73 percent of the state’s land area.
The next CEO will play a critical role in supporting this diverse membership, fostering collaboration among distribution cooperatives and generation and transmission partners, and ensuring the association continues to champion reliability, affordability, and the cooperative principles that guide Georgia’s electric cooperatives.
The organization is seeking a CEO who will build on the association’s strong foundation and lead with integrity, strategic vision, and a deep commitment to the cooperative mission. The ideal candidate will be an exceptional communicator and relationship-builder who strengthens alignment across Georgia’s 41 EMCs and their statewide partners. This leader will cultivate a people-centered culture that empowers the team to deliver high-value service and support to its membership.
The new CEO will model ethical leadership in daily decision-making and long-term strategy. The successful candidate will demonstrate self-awareness, sound judgment, and a leadership style that strengthens teamwork, trust, and shared purpose.
The CEO will guide Georgia EMC in advancing organizational excellence, strengthening member engagement, and ensuring the association remains a trusted, forward-looking partner. This role requires a leader who can bring strong, collaborative relationships with the board, member cooperatives, statewide partners, legislators, regulatory agencies, business leaders, and community stakeholders. Through steady, values-driven leadership, the CEO will position Georgia EMC and its members for continued success.
About Georgia EMC
Georgia EMC, headquartered in Tucker, Georgia, serves as the statewide association supporting the state’s 41 electric membership cooperatives and their G&T partners. The organization’s 44 employees provide a wide range of services, including government relations, education and training, safety programs, communications support, economic development, Georgia Magazine, and youth and community initiatives that strengthen local cooperatives' capabilities and enhance the quality of life in the communities they serve.
Georgia EMC plays a central role in advancing the cooperative model, promoting reliable and affordable energy, and supporting the long-term success of Georgia’s electric cooperative network.
About the Region
Tucker, located in central DeKalb County just northeast of Atlanta, is a vibrant city of roughly 38,000 residents. Its location along the I-285 corridor (the loop around Atlanta) places it within minutes of major employment centers, universities, and cultural destinations throughout metro Atlanta.
Tucker offers a blend of small-town character and metropolitan convenience. The city’s historic Main Street district features locally owned restaurants, breweries, and shops, and it hosts popular community events such as the Tucker Day festival, weekly farmers markets, and seasonal concerts. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore Henderson Park, with its lakes, trails, and wildlife habitats, or enjoy the parks and recreation facilities throughout the city.
In addition to its strong economy and community atmosphere, Tucker offers residents easy access to many of the attractions and amenities that make the Atlanta region one of the nation’s best places to live. Residents and visitors alike enjoy Stone Mountain Park, the Georgia Aquarium, and the Atlanta Botanical Garden, and sports fans can follow Atlanta’s professional teams and year-round entertainment options. Whether seeking outdoor recreation, diverse dining, or cultural experiences, residents of Tucker benefit from a location that combines suburban comfort with the energy and opportunities of the greater Atlanta metropolitan area.
The closest major airport is Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), located approximately 25 miles from Tucker, offering flight options to more than 240 nonstop destinations across six continents.
Required Qualifications
Applications from those who do not meet the required qualifications will not be considered.
Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills
Demonstrated understanding of Georgia EMC members’ needs, expectations, opportunities, and challenges
A verifiable track record of senior leadership and demonstrated expertise in electric utility regulatory, legislative, or public policy matters
An ability to develop a compelling vision and strategic plan that aligns with the long-term goals of the board of directors
A focus on delivering an outstanding experience for member cooperatives
The ability to build a workplace that aligns with Georgia EMC’s vision, values, and policies and adheres to federal and state employment regulations
A demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a board of directors, executive team, employees, member cooperatives, legislators, regulators, and other key stakeholders
An understanding of electric utility industry trends, their likely effects on cooperatives, and ways to leverage those trends to benefit Georgia EMC and its member systems
An understanding of – and an appreciation for – the cooperative business model and Seven Cooperative Principles
A willingness to serve on local, regional, and national boards and committees
A willingness to travel in service to Georgia EMC
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
Compensation and Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, Georgia EMC’s new CEO will enjoy the following benefits: R&S pension and 401(k) plans; a 457(b) plan; comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; long-term disability insurance; life insurance; supplemental AD&D insurance; vacation and sick leave; and a vehicle allowance.
Application Process and Deadline
Interested individuals who meet the required qualifications must email a cover letter and resume to Monica Beavers, Director of Client Services at GreatCo-Ops, at mbeavers@greatcoops.com. In addition to discussing the applicant’s fit for the role, the cover letter must also include the individual’s perspectives on one significant trend in the electric utility industry and how it will likely affect Georgia EMC and/or its member cooperatives.
Professional references will be requested later for applicants who progress. Finalists will undergo a comprehensive background check, and the selected candidate must also pass a pre-employment drug test.
Applications are preferred by June 26, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time. However, applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.
GreatCo-Ops is a professional services firm focused exclusively on creating higher performing electric cooperatives. We help co-op leaders thrive in their roles and create organizations with healthy cultures that deliver unsurpassed member satisfaction. We work hard to earn the trust and respect of our clients by combining a strategic mindset, decades of experience, an obsession for unrivaled service, and an unwavering commitment to ethical conduct.
Our seasoned team leverages experience-tested, data-driven techniques and tools to give our clients powerful new insights they can use to solve their cooperatives’ greatest challenges. Our services include strategy consulting, risk management advisory, governance assessments, leadership development programs, executive coaching, executive search, employee surveys, member experience consulting, data analytics, and related offerings.
