President/CEO

JOB DESCRIPTION

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​Key Accountabilities:

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• Lead the organization in achieving annual financial goals, ensuring that the consolidated before-tax net profit target is met.

• Guide the organization’s progress toward the Strategic Plan, working closely with the Board of Directors to demonstrate measurable advancement and maintain satisfactory performance ratings.

• Supervise all aspects of the Amana Society, Inc. business units and subsidiaries and provide the Board of Directors with a corporate-wide organization chart of all enterprises and management personnel.

• Keep the Board informed of any management level changes, business unit reporting changes, or other substantial revisions.

• Meet with the Board of Directors at its scheduled meetings and with the Executive/Compensation Committee and other committees on an as-needed basis.

• Keep the Chairman, and in his absence, the Vice Chairman, well informed of corporate and significant operational matters.

• Meet regularly and work closely with officers of the corporation to foster a well informed and cohesive environment.

• With responsibility of all business operations, financial accounting, and controls, the President/CEO will keep the Board of Directors informed of goals and objectives with regular reports filed in writing at Board meetings or other such means (i.e., e-mail, postal mail, phone calls, etc.) in between meetings.

• Oversee risk management and safety for employees, customers, and other associate parties on a day-to-day basis.

• With the assistance of the CFO, prepare, present, and review appropriate financial statements at scheduled meetings of the Board of Directors.

• Along with the CFO, prepare, present, and review forecast updates of the current year operating budget on a quarterly basis at the end of March, June, and September and thereafter for the remainder of the year at each scheduled meeting of the Board of Directors.

• Manage the short-term line of credit at or below the maximum level set by the Board of Directors on an annual basis.

• Manage the annual capital budget within the adopted annual budget levels and per the policies set by the Board of Directors.

• The President/CEO will be responsible for creation, management, and enforcement of all human resource related policies and procedures.

• Maintain compliance with all local, state and federal government regulations at all times.

• Provide recommendations to the Board of Directors for both annual budgeted and special charitable contribution requests.

• Represent ASI and its subsidiaries in a positive and truthful manner in all public relations, advertising, marketing and other such communication matters.

• Represent ASI well in both professional and personal matters and avoid actions that could lead to negative public perception or reputational risk.

• Monitor, defend, and profitably deploy all intellectual property actively and inform the Board of Directors of any situation involving risk or litigation surrounding corporate assets such as trademarks, patents, copyrights, etc.

• Recommend to the Board of Directors either business acquisitions, expansions, or current business sales, leases, or discontinuations.

• Accomplish and implement Board of Director policies and directives.

• Staff the company appropriately to accomplish goals.

• Overall responsibility for economic development.

• Other responsibilities and directives as may be added/issued time to time by the Board of Directors.

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Additional Expectations: 

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If this job is performed well, the President/CEO will:

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• Be a key contributor to the profitable growth of ASI.

• Earn the respect of employees, stockholders, and Board of Directors of ASI.

• Ensure that goals and performance expectations are clearly communicated to employees.

• Inspire others to do their best.

• Create a positive work environment.

• Serve as the voice of ASI and build a positive image of the company.

• Participate in community events and organizations.

• Promote and enhance the “Amana” brand.

• Serve as a positive role model for others and live the company’s core values.

• Develop ASI’s management team and workforce to increase performance and productivity.

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Qualifications: 

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• Proven leadership experience with divisional responsibility and P&L accountability; prior CEO experience preferred but not required.

• Strong people leadership skills; must have a proven track record of managing people.

• Broad business acumen across Marketing, Sales, and Operations, with the ability to prioritize effectively.

• Background in agribusiness strongly preferred; other relevant industries such as utilities, retail, hospitality, etc. will be considered.

• Strong understanding of agriculture, including commodity markets, row crop cycles, risk management, technologies, etc. preferred. 

• Experience in cooperative systems and/or food production is highly valued.

• Ability to model, analyze, and challenge operational and pricing decisions to support long-term growth.

• Bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience required; MBA preferred. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Alignment with core values, demonstrating humility, integrity, and a strong sense of community.​

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Who We Are: 

The Amana Colonies are a group of seven historic villages in Eastern Iowa, founded in 1855 by German immigrants seeking religious freedom. They created a self-sufficient communal society rooted in craftsmanship, agriculture, and shared resources. Communal living ended in 1932, but the cultural and architectural heritage remains deeply preserved, making the Colonies a popular destination for history buffs, nature lovers, and artisan seekers.

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When communal life ended, the Amana Society, Inc. was formed to manage the community’s assets and preserve its legacy. It operates as a private, for-profit corporation and oversees a diverse portfolio of businesses, including agriculture and cattle ranching, furniture and wool production, retail shops, hotel and events venues, and more. These businesses continue to reflect Amana’s heritage of quality and sustainability. 

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