When the Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation was created in 1981, the founders of IALF recognized that there was a growing need for leadership development in agriculture. As Illinois is one of the nation’s leading agricultural production states, IALF realized that while many emerging leaders had the skills to grow and process food, there was a need for training in other aspects of agribusiness and beyond.
As a result, we established IALF with the goal of preparing agricultural professionals to be effective spokespeople and successful leaders for our country and the world.
Guided by our mission to develop knowledgeable and effective leaders to become policy and decision makers for the agricultural industry, IALF is overseen by a 15-member Board of Directors who are engaged in directing the Foundation’s curriculum and business activities.
As IALF looked to the future, we embarked upon a search for our next CEO, led by Reata Partners. (www.reata.partners).
Reporting to the IALF Board of Directors, the CEO opportunity will appeal to a seasoned executive with a passion to work with emerging leaders within Illinois agriculture, food, and agribusiness.
The ideal CEO candidate should have expertise in fundraising and cultivating relationships in both the private and public sectors, including agriculture / agribusiness, state, and federal policy. We are looking for a CEO who can both lead and collaborate, prioritize growth opportunities, and catalyze IALF’s stakeholders to help the organization reach its fullest potential.
We are very excited for what the future holds for IALF, and as we continue the search process, we will have more information to share in the coming weeks.
For confidential consideration as a candidate, or to suggest a prospective candidate, please contact Sarah Burtch of Reata Partners at sarah@reata.partners.
