Branching out

Sonoma Mayor Tom Rouse, Redwood Credit Union President & CEO Brett Martinez, and interim Sonoma Chamber of Commerce CEO Chip Allen (pictured with scissors, l to r) are joined by the Reddy the Redwood mascot, company staff and leadership, and other community members to celebrate Redwood Credit Union’s new Sonoma branch.

The August 28 ribbon cutting and reception culminated a week of activities at the location, formerly a Blockbuster Video outlet, in the shopping center at Fifth Street West and West Napa Street. The branch had occupied a smaller space in the same complex.

“Our new location allows us to provide superior service and value, and we look forward to sharing with the community everything this branch has to offer,” said Branch Manager Jose Alvarez.

Founded in 1950, RCU currently has nearly $2.4 billion in assets and serves over 237,000 Members with full-service branch locations from San Francisco to Ukiah.