Meridian, ID (May 28, 2025) |
CapEd Credit Union has selected Ray Lindley to serve as its new President/Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He was placed by DDJ Myers, the well-known executive search and leadership development firm.
“We’re excited to welcome Ray as our next President/CEO,” says Barbara Olic-Hamilton, Board Chair for CapEd Credit Union. “His authentic, people-focused leadership style starts from his belief that he can learn something from everyone, so he builds time in his schedule to meet with every employee on a regular basis. Ray believes that you grow a workforce by listening to other opinions. He will guide CapEd into the future and ensure that our top priority remains members’ trust and their financial well-being.”
A senior executive with over 28 years of financial services industry experience, Lindley has held positions across the country and has experience leading and working in various business models. Most recently, he served as Chief Operating Officer for Elevations Credit Union in Colorado. Throughout his career he has also served as Chief Lending Officer for Elevations and as a Market President for JP Morgan Chase/Washington Mutual Bank.
“It is an honor to join the CapEd team,” says Lindley. “Getting to know the Board and learning more about this organization has cemented my belief that it truly is Southwest Idaho’s premier financial institution and is poised to deliver even more value in the future. I am excited to be part of such a robust credit union with roots in education and a strong commitment to empowering members while enhancing their financial well-being.”
Lindley is a Certified Credit Union Executive. He earned both his Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Northwest Nazarene University. He is also an active industry and community volunteer.
“The process I have gone through with DDJ Myers has been first class,” says Lindley. “Their commitment to great support, communication and focus on providing pertinent and insightful information about CapEd made this whole process incredibly smooth and rewarding,”
Lindley grew up and started his career in Idaho’s Treasure Valley and has many family members and friends living in the area. In his free time, Lindley’s favorite hobbies include riding his Harley, golfing, vacationing at the beach, and trying new restaurants and wines. He and his wife are the proud parents of two adult sons who are now off starting their own careers.
