“On behalf of the Board, we are excited to launch this search for MBAC’s next Executive Director, a leader who will honor our history, strengthen our future, and create new possibilities for the businesses and communities we serve.”
Wes Fiest, Board Chair
An Opportunity for Strategic Renewal
Leadership for Lasting Economic Impact
MBAC is seeking an entrepreneurial, community-minded Executive Director to lead the organization into an important new chapter.
A Rare Opportunity to Build What Comes Next
MBAC enters this next chapter with a meaningful regional mission, an established lending portfolio, and the ability to strengthen its role as a catalyst for business and economic development across central Montana.
The next Executive Director will have meaningful latitude to help shape the organization's future while respecting its history, public purpose, and obligations to borrowers, funders, partners, and communities.
Working closely with the Board, staff, lenders, funders, public partners, and regional stakeholders, the Executive Director will strengthen portfolio performance and borrower service, build organizational capacity, develop sustainable funding and partnership strategies, and establish a clear strategic and operational direction supported by measurable economic outcomes.
$18.8M
Total Current Assets
400+
Active Loans
2,500+
Total Jobs Impacted
24
Active Revolving Loan Funds
The Leader We're Seeking
No one candidate is expected to offer every desired qualification. MBAC is looking for a credible, disciplined, and relationship-oriented leader who can guide strategic renewal.
Strategic Leadership
Partner with the Board to establish priorities, goals, performance measures, and organizational direction.
Organizational Leadership
Lead MBAC's people, operations, systems, workflows, and culture with clarity and accountability.
Financial Stewardship
Oversee financial health, budgeting, cash flow, reserves, controls, forecasting, and resource planning.
Lending and Portfolio Leadership
Steward MBAC's lending programs and loan portfolio while strengthening responsible deployment of capital.
Regional Economic Development
Advance business creation, retention, expansion, succession, and access to capital throughout the service area.
Public-Private Partnerships
Build relationships across business, government, financial, funding, and community partners.
Compensation and Location
This is a full-time, exempt position based in Helena, Montana, serving Lewis and Clark, Broadwater, Meagher, and North Jefferson counties. Regular regional travel and community engagement are integral to the position.
Compensation: $95,000 to $125,000, with flexibility based upon skills and experience.
The comprehensive executive benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plan options, potential performance-based incentives, and relocation assistance where applicable.
Explore the Opportunity
Review the complete recruitment materials for details about MBAC, the regional market, candidate profile, responsibilities, compensation, and hiring process.
Help Shape What MBAC Becomes Next
Submit your contact information and resume below. The position will remain open until filled. For priority consideration, apply by Monday, September 21, 2026.
Confidential inquiries may be directed to the MBAC Board of Directors at [email protected].