FirstLight Federal Credit Union ($1.5B, El Paso, TX) has selected Margie Salazar to serve as chief executive officer (CEO). Salazar previously served as chief financial officer of FirstLight Federal Credit Union and will succeed long-time CEO Karl Murphy on February 1, 2023. She was placed by DDJ Myers, the well-known leadership development firm. “Working with the DDJ Myers team helped me better prepare for the process,” Salazar says. “As my first time going through the CEO hiring process, I wasn’t sure what to expect but Deedee walked me through each step and provided valuable feedback on areas of focus.”
