Lower Valley Energy-CEO

Afton, WY
Full Time
Senior Executive
Chief Executive Officer
 Lower Valley Energy-Afton, WY
 

The Board of Directors of Lower Valley Energy (LVE) in Afton, WY seeks a strategic, innovative, and results-focused utility leader with strong interpersonal communications skills to become their next Chief Executive Officer. The Lower Valley Energy Board of Directors has retained NRECA Executive Search to facilitate the search process.

About Lower Valley Energy

Lower Valley Energy is a member-owned cooperative headquartered in Afton, Wyoming with an office in Jackson, Wyoming. LVE’s service territory spans across the scenic and rural areas of Western Wyoming and Eastern Idaho, including Teton, Lincoln, and Sublette counties in Wyoming along with Caribou and Bonneville counties in Idaho.  The iconic Teton Mountains and Grand Teton National Park are at the heart of LVE’s service territory.  LVE serves approximately 30,000 electric and 5,000 natural gas meters.  The cooperative maintains over 2,700 mile of electric distribution lines and 229 miles of transmission.  They also service 372 miles of natural gas lines.

Employing a staff of 76 full-time employees and 4 seasonal employees, the cooperative is financially sound, with annual revenue of $75 million and a total utility plant of $246 million.  The cooperative sources its wholesale power from the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), owns and operatives two small hydroelectric facilities, and has partnered with Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (UAMPS) to participate in the Horse Butte Wind Farm in Idaho.  LVE is actively developing new sources of electric generation to meet load growth and is building a new natural gas pipeline from Montpelier ID to Afton WY.  They have raised millions of dollars through a unique partnership with the Town of Jackson and Teton County to promote conservation and the development of renewable resources such as a community solar project.

Reporting to a 7-member Board of Directors, the Lower Valley Energy CEO is responsible for carrying out the strategic vision of the cooperative.  As a cooperative utility, Lower Valley Energy works for and serves its members, to safely provide the least expensive, most reliable energy with the best customer service.

Experience and Expertise

  • Bachelor’s Degree is required; an MBA or other advanced degree is a plus.
  • Education or Experience in Accounting & Finance, Engineering and Business is preferred.
  • At least 5 years of management experience is required.
  • At least 5 years of electric utility experience is required, preferably in the electric or natural gas industry.
  • NRECA MIP graduate is preferred.
  • Familiarity with the Bonneville Power Administration and its role as the power supplier in the region is important.
  • An understanding natural gas distribution or the ability to learn it is a plus.
  • Having a strong understanding of cooperative values will set you apart!

Our Location   

The Afton headquarters is nestled in Star Valley and surrounded by the Salt River Mountain Range as well as the Bridger-Teton, Caribou, and Targhee National Forests, offering easy access to outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, hunting, and skiing.  While offering a small-town atmosphere, Afton is within driving distance of larger cities like Jackson, WY, and Idaho Falls, ID, providing access to airports, more extensive shopping, dining, and cultural experiences. The town and the surrounding area offer a perfect balance of natural beauty, outdoor recreation, a strong community, great schools, up to date medical facilities, and a high quality of life, making it an exceptional place to live for those seeking tranquility, adventure, and a close-knit community.

The CEO is required to reside within the Lower Valley Energy service area and will be expected to balance leadership and presence throughout the service territory.
 

Our Benefits

We provide a benefits package that includes:
 
  • Generous medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • NRECA Retirement and Security Plan (R&S)
  • Monthly contribution to the employee’s 401(k)
  • Life Insurance
  • Long-term Disability Insurance
  • Vacation and sick leave

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.   

Lower Valley Energy is an EEO/Affirmative Action employer.  Race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, military, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other applicable status protected by Federal, State or Local law are not taken into account in any employment decision.  Learn more about us at http://lvenergy.com
 

How to Apply

If interested, please apply at https://nreca.applytojob.com/apply/MsVfd8gzZE/Lower-Valley-EnergyCEO  with the following: 1) Cover letter, 2) resume and 3) contact information (including emails) for 3 professional references. Applications must be received by October 17, 2025 If you have any questions, please contact Leigh Taylor, NRECA Executive Search, [email protected].

All replies are confidential.
 
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