Leadership
Redwood Credit Union's (RCU's) dedicated leadership is committed to ensuring RCU’s Member-Owners receive the best service and value available.
RCU Board of Directors
RCU’s volunteer Board of Directors sets strategic direction and policies for the Credit Union. Our Board Members, who are elected by the Credit Union membership, serve 3-year terms.

Board Chair,
Volunteer since 1993

Board Vice Chair,
Volunteer since 2012

Board Secretary,
Volunteer since 1976

Board Treasurer,
Volunteer since 2008

Board Member,
Volunteer since 2009

Board Member,
Volunteer since 2014

Board Member,
Volunteer since 2020

Board Member,
Volunteer since 1978

Board Member,
Volunteer since 2013

Associate Board Member,
Volunteer since 2022

Associate Board Member,
Volunteer since 2023

Board Member Emeritus,
Volunteer since 1980

Board Member Emeritus,
Volunteer since 1989
Audit & Enterprise Risk Committee
RCU’s volunteer Audit & Enterprise Risk Committee oversees the audit function for the Credit Union. The Committee members are appointed by the Board of Directors.

Committee Chair,
Volunteer since 2012

Committee Secretary,
Volunteer since 1976

Committee Member,
Volunteer since 2014

Committee Member,
Volunteer since 2022

Committee Member,
Volunteer since 2023
Brett Martinez
Brett Martinez has served Redwood Credit Union’s Members since 2002, and became President & CEO in 2004. He has more than 35 years of credit union experience, including service on numerous industry boards, and many accolades for his achievements.
Senior Leadership

Executive Vice President/Chief Administrative Officer

Executive Vice President/Chief Operating & Risk Officer

Executive Vice President /Chief Lending Officer

Executive Vice President/Chief Financial Officer

Senior Vice President/Projects & Corporate Real Estate

Senior Vice President/Member Experience

Senior Vice President/Consumer Lending & Lending Operations

Senior Vice President/Information Technology

Senior Vice President/People

Senior Vice President/Community & Government Relations

Senior Vice President/Business Services

Senior Vice President/Accounting and Finance

Senior Vice President/Payments
RCU Services Group Board of Directors
RCU’s wholly owned subsidiary, RCU Services Group, offers insurance and auto purchasing/brokerage services.

Board Chair,
Volunteer since 2013

Board Vice Chair,
Volunteer since 1976

Board Secretary,
Volunteer since 2015

Board Member,
Volunteer since 1993

Board Member,
Serving Members since 2002

Associate Board Member,
Volunteer since 2023
Read More About Brett
Brett Martinez has served Redwood Credit Union’s Members since 2002, and became President & CEO in 2004. He has more than 35 years of credit union experience, including service on numerous industry boards, and many accolades for his achievements.
Brett serves on the Boards of CUNA Mutual Group, North Bay Leadership Council, and the Napa Chamber of Commerce. He’s the former Board Chair of the Credit Union National Association (CUNA), California Credit Union League (CCUL), Santa Rosa Metro Chamber, and the American Heart Association’s Heart Walk, and has served on the boards for CU Direct, Western CUNA Management School (WCMS), and several local nonprofit and community groups including United Way, and the American Red Cross.
He has been recognized with the Distinguished Service Award and Advocate of the year by CCUL, the North Bay’s Best Community Business Leader by readers of NorthBay biz magazine, the North Bay Business Journal’s Latino Leadership Award, and the prestigious Anchor Award from the National Credit Union Foundation, for his exemplary leadership during the 2017 California Wildfires.
Brett holds a Master of Business Administration degree from California State University San Bernardino. He is also a graduate of Western CUNA Management School class of 1994.
PPP Forgiveness Application Deadline
Congress passed The Economic Aid Act which changed the deferment period from 6 months post covered period to 10 months post covered period. For example, if your covered period ended June 30, 2021, under the new guidelines the earliest your first loan payment wouldn’t be due until April 2022, and you have until then to request forgiveness. Please use the following calculation to help you identify when your forgiveness will be due:
- PPP borrowers may select a covered period anywhere from 8 weeks to 24 weeks.
- RCU is automatically calculating your loan due date based on a 24-week covered period, if you intend on using a shorter covered period please inform us immediately as this will impact your due date.
- Your correct deadline will be reflected in your online banking account.
If all or part of your PPP loan is not forgiven, your first loan payment will be due the first of the following month after a decision is made by the SBA.
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