HARRISBURG, Penn. – John Murga, CEO of Hidden River Credit Union, has been appointed to the board of the Pennsylvania Credit Union Association by his fellow board members. Murga will fulfill a three-year term that started May 2016 and represent credit unions in the asset category of $50 million to $250 million. The board vacancy is a result of a merger between credit unions who both held seats on the Association board. Since 1998, Murga has served as the CEO of the Pottsville-based credit union.
Murga’s career in credit unions began in 1991 as Lending & Collections Manager at Union Yes Federal Credit Union in Orange, Calif.. During this time, he also earned a Master’s of Business Administration from California State University in Fullerton, Calif. Over his 24 years of serving in the credit union movement, he also worked at Lehigh Valley Community FCU before joining Hidden River Credit Union as CEO in 1998. Murga honorably served his country in the United States Marine Corps and is active in his community with the Reading Rage Soccer Club.
“I am excited to be joining my peers on the Association Board of Directors, and I look forward to serving Pennsylvania’s credit unions and supporting the work of the Association,” Murga said.
“Our board was very fortunate to have 12 highly qualified credit union professionals express interest in serving on the Association Board,” said Louise Lingenfelser, Association Chairman of the Board. “After thoroughly reviewing credentials and interviewing finalists, we are very pleased to welcome a professional the caliber of John to our board.”