Chief Executive Officer

Island Pezi•Hastings, MN

17d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for the overall leadership, strategic direction, and performance of Prairie Island CBH Inc. The CEO is accountable for enterprise-wide results, including operational performance, regulatory compliance, financial health, organizational effectiveness, and long-term growth. This role serves as the primary link between the Board of Directors, Tribal leadership, regulators, and the company's operational leadership team. The CEO sets company strategy, priorities, and performance expectations, ensuring that retail, distribution, marketing, compliance, and financial functions operate as a unified and disciplined organization. The CEO oversees senior leadership and directors, establishes budgets and financial plans, evaluates performance, and ensures that systems, controls, and reporting structures support transparency, accountability, and sustainable growth. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the CEO represents Prairie Island CBH Inc. in all key external relationships and is responsible for maintaining strong working relationships with Tribal leadership, regulatory bodies, government agencies, and strategic partners. The CEO is responsible for determining the pace and readiness of expansion, approving major initiatives, and ensuring that all growth aligns with the Tribe's values, regulatory obligations, and long-term economic objectives.

Requirements

Professional appearance, attitude, and interpersonal/social skills
Must complete the application and Cannabis Commission licensing process in a timely and professional manner
Must possess valid driver's license
Must be 21 years of age or older
Must successfully pass a background check
Must successfully pass a drug test for all substances non-cannabis
4-year college degree or equivalent experience
Meeting of 2 of 3 qualification areas below:
Regulated Industry Experience (minimum 2 years)
Progressive leadership roles in a licensed regulated business (retail, manufacturing, or distribution)
Deep understanding of cannabis regulations, compliance, and licensing at the tribal, state, and/or federal level
Proven track record of managing growth, operations, or product development within a regulated cannabis market
Experience in Liquor, tobacco, or cannabis strongly preferred.
Business Experience (minimum 5 years)
Progressive leadership roles in startup mid-sized or large company
Experience with business planning, budget management, and cross-departmental leadership
Demonstrated success in scaling operations, managing profit and loss, and building high-performing teams
Tribal or Government Experience (minimum 2 years)
Demonstrated ability to navigate political dynamics and build trust with tribal councils, public agencies, local governments, and or other similar regulatory authorities.
Experience working in compliance, demonstrated understanding of governmental processes, accountability standards, and public stakeholder engagement
Knowledge of tribes, tribal sovereignty, and tribal economics is strongly preferred

Nice To Haves

Experience developing or scaling vertically integrated cannabis operations (cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, and retail)
Experience in business finance
Successful history of navigating cannabis compliance and licensing in multiple jurisdictions
Experience in tribal governance, and or tribal economic development
Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale operational teams
Commitment to tribal member mentorship and workforce development
Knowledge of digital marketing, brand development, and retail strategies in competitive or regulated markets
Knowledge of cannabis regulatory compliance including seed-to-sale tracking systems like METRC
Proficient in managing vertically integrated supply chains, including inventory control, forecasting, and distribution logistics
Cannabis licensing processes and regulatory permitting across multiple jurisdictions
Experienced in reviewing, negotiating, and executing contracts, with a strong understanding of organizational risk management
Familiarity with enterprise systems including ERP, POS, and data systems to support data-driven decision-making

Responsibilities

Establish and communicate the company's strategic direction, priorities, and performance expectations in alignment with the Board of Directors and Tribal leadership
Translate Board-approved strategy into clear operational objectives for Directors and senior leadership
Evaluate enterprise performance and adjust strategy, structure, or resourcing as needed to ensure long-term sustainability and growth
Determine readiness, timing, and sequencing of expansion initiatives, including new retail locations and distribution growth
Work in close partnership with the Chief Financial Officer to oversee financial health, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and long-term financial planning
Review and approve budgets, capital expenditures, and major financial commitments
Ensure accurate, timely financial and operational reporting to the Board of Directors
Hold Directors accountable for performance against financial and operational targets
Serve as the primary executive liaison with Tribal leadership, regulatory agencies, and government partners
Ensure the organization maintains a strong regulatory posture across retail, distribution, and future operations
Represent the company in key external relationships, media interactions, and strategic partnerships
Maintain transparent and consistent communication with the Board of Directors and Tribal Council
Lead, mentor, and evaluate Directors and senior managers, ensuring clarity of roles, accountability, and performance expectations
Foster a professional, compliant, and high-performing organizational culture grounded in safety, respect, accountability, and excellence
Partner with Human Resources leadership on organizational structure, workforce planning, performance management, and leadership development
Ensure succession planning and talent development across the organization
Establish clear communication channels and operating cadence across the enterprise
Ensure timely flow of information upward to the Board and downward to Directors and teams
Set expectations for reporting, metrics, and decision-making discipline across all departments