The Board of Directors of Tipmont is seeking a forward-thinking, values-driven leader to serve as its next Chief Executive Officer. The preferred start date is March 15, 2027. Tipmont has engaged GreatCo-Ops (www.greatcoops.com) to support this search. Tipmont seeks a CEO who brings proven leadership, sound judgment, and strong communication skills, along with the ability to build lasting, trust-based relationships. The right candidate will combine strategic vision with a collaborative leadership style to unify the organization around the cooperative's long-term direction. This individual will lead Tipmont not only as an electric distribution cooperative, but also in acquiring independent wholesale power supply, Tipmont Broadband, and Wintek. Tipmont's senior team shares leadership responsibility for ensuring all four areas deliver optimized value to the membership. Just as important, this leader will value becoming part of the community, someone willing to put down roots, spend time in the area, and truly get to know the people and way of life in west central Indiana. This individual will foster a workplace culture that supports employees, encourages professional growth, and equips team members with the tools and resources needed to deliver outstanding service to members. By taking the time to engage with both the organization and the broader community, the CEO will help strengthen connections and guide Tipmont in a way that reflects the values and needs of the region it serves. The CEO must exemplify integrity, accountability, safety, and the cooperative principles that define Tipmont, ensuring that every decision reflects a commitment to transparency, operational excellence, and member service. This leader should possess strong self-awareness and a collaborative mindset that promotes teamwork and reinforces Tipmont's mission of providing reliable, affordable energy, exceptional broadband service, and outstanding member experiences. In this role, the CEO will be responsible for driving excellence across organizational culture, safety, service delivery, system reliability, operational performance, and financial stewardship across all the cooperative's four business units. Building strong, trust-based relationships with the board, employees, members, energy and technology partners, community leaders, and other stakeholders will be critical to success. About Tipmont Governed by a seven-member board of directors, Tipmont is the fifth-largest member-owned electric cooperative in Indiana, serving more than 32,000 members and over 32,500 meters across parts of eight counties in west central Indiana. Directors are elected by the membership to three-year terms, with the service territory divided into seven districts and one director representing each district. In 2019, Tipmont and Wintek joined together, powered by a shared mission to serve their members' best interests. Together, as Tipmont, they operate as a local company delivering the superior electric service members have known and trusted for generations, while also building one of the region's most advanced fiber broadband networks. This dual utility model reflects Tipmont's belief that helping members thrive and helping communities grow go hand in hand. At Tipmont, the guiding philosophy is simple: "We make each other better." Tipmont currently serves 31,995 members through 32,537 meters, operating 2,938 miles of electric line and 3,875 miles of fiber. The cooperative owns 22 substations, employs 120 people, and is growing at about 2.5% per year. Tipmont independently plans for and manages its own power supply, secured in the market (MISO Zone 6) with support from NextEra Energy Marketing. The portfolio is partially hedged through 2032 via a partial requirements agreement with Wabash Valley Power Alliance. Tipmont is one of only three independent cooperatives in Indiana (the rest belong to a G&T), offering rare exposure to supply markets. Tipmont Broadband —a division of Tipmont providing residential broadband to over 10,000 members; owns and operates the fiber infrastructure within the electric service footprint; a wholesale customer of Wintek, which manages the network, backhaul, security, and network engineering. Wintek —a for-profit subsidiary acquired in 2018, providing bespoke communications technology and infrastructure to 550 enterprise/institutional customers in Greater Lafayette. Notable customers include Purdue University, Caterpillar, Subaru of Indiana, and the cities of Lafayette and West Lafayette. Operates a state-of-the-art data center and is a certified Cisco partner. The cooperative's commitment to community runs deep. Through Operation Round Up, the Youth Tour, Page Day, Camp Kilowatt, community sponsorships, and free public Wi-Fi, Tipmont invests in the people and places it serves. Its involvement in Project Indiana, helping rural communities in Guatemala advance through electrification and the cooperative model, reflects Tipmont's dedication to the cooperative principles well beyond its own service territory. The board looks forward to partnering with the next CEO to advance Tipmont's mission, support its employees, and ensure the cooperative remains a stable, reliable, and forward-looking provider of both energy and broadband for the region. For additional information about Tipmont, please visit https://tipmont.com. About the Region Tipmont, headquartered in Linden, serves parts of eight counties in west central

Indiana:

Tippecanoe, Montgomery, Fountain, Clinton, Carroll, White, Benton, and Boone. The heart of the service area is anchored by the Greater Lafayette region in Tippecanoe County, home to Purdue University, a world-class research institution that drives innovation, talent, and economic vitality throughout the area. Lafayette and West Lafayette offer a vibrant mix of college-town energy and Midwestern charm, with a lively downtown, diverse dining, cultural and performing arts, and year-round community events. The regional economy blends agriculture, advanced manufacturing, life sciences, technology, education, and healthcare, with productive farmland, major employers, a skilled workforce, and Purdue's research ecosystem supporting continued growth. The area is known for its affordability, excellent schools, and high quality of life. Residents enjoy easy access to parks, trails, rivers, and wide-open spaces that make outdoor recreation part of everyday life, along with the four distinct seasons that define the Indiana landscape, all within a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere and a genuine sense of community pride.

Travel is convenient:

Indianapolis International Airport (IND), approximately 60 minutes southeast, offers extensive domestic and international connections, and Chicago's airports are within a reasonable drive to the northwest. Qualifications Required Applications from those who do not meet the required qualifications will not be considered.

• Verifiable, progressive leadership experience at the Vice President level or above (We recognize that many utilities and organizations refer to those reporting to the CEO/ GM as something other than "Vice President".

In such situations, individuals who are direct reports to the CEO/GM are welcome to apply, and they must be clear that they are a direct report to the CEO/ GM in their cover letter or resume.)

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited university
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Demonstrated success in building high-performance teams and excellent organizational cultures where employees thrive
• A clear emphasis on ensuring a strong safety culture and safety outcomes
• A focus on delivering an outstanding member experience
• The ability to build a workplace that aligns with Tipmont's vision, values, and policies and adheres to federal and state employment regulations
• A demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with boards of directors, leadership teams, employees, and key external stakeholders
• An understanding of, and an appreciation for, the cooperative business model and Seven Cooperative Principles
• A commitment to professional growth and development for self and the employees
• A willingness to travel for meetings at the local, regional, and national levels Preferred (Not Required)
• A minimum of five years of leadership experience at VP level or above within an electric utility
• Experience with, or a strong understanding of, wholesale power supply and energy markets, given Tipmont's status as an independent cooperative managing its own power supply.
• Experience with, or a strong understanding of, broadband and fiber internet operations
• An understanding of electric utility and broadband industry trends, their likely effects on cooperatives, and ways to leverage those trends to benefit Tipmont and its members
• Live within the cooperative's geographic service area or one of the 8 counties the cooperative serves
• An advanced degree in an area relevant to leading an electric utility, including but not limited to engineering and/or management Compensation and Benefits Tipmont offers a competitive, experience-based salary alongside a comprehensive benefits package that includes a defined benefit pension and a voluntary

NRECA 401

(k) with a 50% employer match up to 2% of salary; medical coverage through a High Deductible Health Plan (with employer HSA contribution) or a PPO effective the first day of hire, plus enhanced dental, voluntary vision, employer-paid life insurance, and long- and short-term disability; and generous paid time off comprising vacation, monthly-accrued sick leave, 10 holidays, 32 hours of personal business time, and up to 12 weeks of parental leave (three weeks fully paid)—rounded out by 100% tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time, and access to financial planning, estate document preparation, travel insurance, and a national discount program. Application Process and Deadline Interested individuals who meet the required qualifications must email a cover letter and resume to apply@greatcoops.com with the subject line "Tipmont CEO Search." 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 or broadband industry and how it will likely affect Tipmont, given the cooperative's unique characteristics as a multifaceted cooperative. Professional references will be requested later for progressing applicants. Finalists will undergo a comprehensive background check. The selected candidate must also undergo a pre-employment drug and alcohol test. Please contact Don Crabbe, GreatCo-Ops' search leader for this engagement, at dcrabbe@greatcoops.com with any questions about this opportunity. Applications are strongly preferred by November 4, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Central. However, applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. Tipmont is an equal opportunity employer.