News Room

Redwood Credit Union is pleased to share these noteworthy releases about new products and services, awards and recognition, community programs and other Redwood Credit Union news.

December

12/23/09Redwood Credit Union Awarded for Outstanding Business Diversity RCU’s Outreach and Diversity Recognized by Marin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

12/10/09Redwood Credit Union’s Senior Commercial Loan Officer Receives
Sonoma Spirit Award Jim Ward Honored for Contributions to Local Community Economic Development

November

11/05/09Redwood Credit Union Names New Investment Advisor
Joseph Turfa to Serve Marin, San Francisco and Napa Communities

11/04/09Redwood Credit Union Team Helps Clean Up at Non-Profit Garden
RCU Employees and Officials Volunteer for National Make a Difference Day

October

10/27/09Redwood Credit Union Recognized as “Best Place to Work” in North Bay
North Bay Business Journal Survey Reveals RCU named Among Top Employers

10/22/09Redwood Credit Union Exceeds United Way Campaign Goal
Credit Union Raises More than $77,000 Through Workplace Giving Campaign

10/21/09Redwood Credit Union Offers Big Value for the Big Picture
Credit Union Photo Contest Offers $2,009 Prize for “Dreaming Big”

10/02/09Redwood Credit Union Turns Up the Heat for a Good Cause
RCU Volunteers Participate in Ukiah Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser

September

9/29/09Redwood Credit Union Celebrates International Credit Union Week
Educational Seminars & Other Festivities Promote Credit Union Awareness

9/24/09Redwood CU Employees Volunteer for A Day of Caring
Volunteers Mobilize in Three Counties to Assist Non-Profits for United Way Event

August

8/21/09Redwood CU Hosts “Shred-A-Thon” for Identity Protection
Overwhelming Turnout for Free Shredding Service and Fraud Prevention Seminar

8/21/09Teens Learn Financial Skills at RCU Financial Literacy Academy
Summer Program Teaches Money Management to Local High School Students

8/18/09PressRedwood Credit Union Names New Senior VP of Risk Management
Martina Valentine to Oversee Financial Assistance & Loss Prevention

8/10/09Redwood Credit Union CEO Receives Industry Recognition for Leadership
Brett Martinez Honored for Outstanding Credit Union Leadership and Service

July

7/24/09Redwood CU Commercial Loan Officer Receives State Award
Jim Ward Recognized for Service with Governor’s Entrepreneurial Spirit Award

7/14/09Redwood Credit Union Welcomes Assistant Branch Manager
Napa Native Alfredo Pedroza to Support Operations in RCU’s Napa Branch

7/06/09Redwood CU To Host Free Shred Event and Seminars
RCU Promotes Information Security with Shredding Service, Seminars and More

7/03/09Redwood Credit Union to Accept California Registered Warrants

June

6/26/09Redwood Credit Union to Host Napa Financial Wellness Fair
RCU Offers Free Financial Education Seminars for the Napa Community

6/24/09Redwood Credit Union Partners with Santa Rosa School District for Youth Financial Literacy Academy Accredited Summer Program to Educate High School Students on Money Management Skills

6/23/09Redwood Credit Union Names New Assistant Vice President & Regional Manager
Amber Treshnell to Oversee RCU’s San Francisco Locations & Programs

6/18/09Redwood CU CEO Named Best North Bay Business Community Leader
Brett Martinez Honored for Outstanding Leadership and Service to Community

6/17/09Redwood Credit Union Voted “Best Credit Union” in North Bay
NorthBay biz Readers Honor RCU in Top Spot for the 4th Consecutive Year

May

5/01/09Redwood Credit Union “Builds” Community Relationships
Redwood Credit Union “Builds” Community Relationships

5/01/09Redwood Credit Union Springs into Service
RCU Assists Local Non-Profit Garden with Annual Spring Sale Fundraiser

April

4/29/09Redwood Credit Union Shows Their Green in Petaluma
RCU a Natural Fit for Green-Themed Butter & Egg Days Parade

4/29/09Redwood Credit Union Helps “Bowl Over” $100,000 Mark
RCU Bowling Teams Strike for Big Brothers/Big Sisters Fundraiser

4/24/09Redwood Credit Union Re-elects Volunteer Board Members and Names New Officers for 2009-10

4/24/09Redwood Credit Union Re-elects Volunteer Supervisory Committee and 2009-10 Officers

4/16/09Press Release: Redwood Credit Union Promotes Financial Health
RCU Offers Info on Financial Wellness at Cesar Chavez Health Fair

March

3/19/09RCU Receives “Best Practices” Award for Environmental Efforts
RCU Receives “Best Practices” Award for Environmental Efforts

February

2/28/09Press Release: Redwood Credit Union Partners Locally to Save Lives
RCU, Hampton Inn & Suites and Blood Bank of the Redwoods Team for Successful Blood Drive

2/25/09Redwood Credit Union Hosts Financial First Aid Workshop
Free Event Educates on Bankruptcy & Foreclosure Prevention and How to Regain Financial Well-Being

2/09/09Redwood Credit Union Goes Red for Healthy Hearts
RCU Employees Demonstrate Strong Support for “National Wear Red Day”

2/06/09Redwood Credit Union Welcomes New Executive Vice President/Chief
Financial Officer Wade Painter to Oversee Accounting & Finance, Technology and Risk Management

January

1/26/09Redwood Credit Union Ranked 1st in SBA Lending
SBA Report Shows RCU is Leader in SBA Lending for Sonoma County

1/21/09Redwood Credit Union Names New Auto Center Manager
Sean Anderson to Oversee RCU Auto Services Operations