President/CEO – Rolla Regional Economic Commission (RREC)

A Missouri Nonprofit Corporation

The RREC is seeking an energetic leader to guide and manage creation and implementation of economic development efforts in the Phelps County/Rolla Missouri region.  The RREC President/CEO reports to a twelve member Board of Directors, and interacts with key business, government, and institutional leaders, as well as economic and community developers throughout the region.

Strategically located on the edge of the Ozarks region at the intersection of US 63 and I-44, the Phelps County/Rolla region is home to a leading technological school, the University of Missouri – Rolla and near one of the nation’s fastest growing military bases, Fort Leonard Wood.  The population of Phelps County is approximately 40,000, with the City of Rolla (population 16,327) as the county seat.

Position requirements: Bachelors degree in relevant field of study.  MBA and/or CEcD certification preferred.  Preference is for at least six years of management and economic development experience.  Candidates must possess a comprehensive knowledge of marketing, business development, and sales.  Previous experience in solicitation of program funding from municipal and corporate sources and building and maintaining public/private partnerships in economic development is a plus.  The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in the creation and retention of primary jobs and have outstanding communication and organizational management skills.

The salary range is $65K-$80K, dependent on qualifications.  A full benefit package is available.  This position has a primary residency requirement within one year of hire date.  Applications will be accepted until June 30, 2005, or until filled.  To apply, submit a resume and cover letter to:

Acuity Consulting, LLC

Attn: RREC CEO Position

800 University Drive, Suite 105

Rolla, MO 65401

or email to mmdean@earthlink.net

For more information about RREC and the Rolla region, visit http://www.rollacity.org/comdev/development.html