13 families celebrate the new year in new homes thanks to RCU Community Fund’s Down Payment Assistance program
SANTA ROSA, Calif., January 27, 2026 – For one Novato family of four, the start of a new year marks a milestone they once thought impossible—celebrating in a home of their own. With two children, ages 14 and 8, the family faced the challenge of saving for a down payment in one of California’s most competitive housing markets.“We never expected to buy a home in Marin County,” said RCU member Amit Sharma, an assistant professor at a nonprofit institute, whose wife, Diana, runs a small business. “Between
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Newsweek names Redwood Credit Union one of America’s Best Credit Unions for third year in a row
Santa Rosa, Calif., January 21, 2026 — Newsweek has named Redwood Credit Union one of America’s Best Credit Unions, recognizing its member satisfaction, financial strength, and community impact for the third consecutive year. “We’re honored to be recognized by Newsweek as an industry leader strengthening the communities we serve,” said Brett Martinez, President and CEO of Redwood Credit Union. “As a trusted financial partner, we’re committed to helping our over 521,000 members achieve their goals through
Redwood Credit Union welcomes Jay Tkachuk as Chief Information Officer
NAPA, Calif., January 15, 2026 — Jay Tkachuk has joined Redwood Credit Union (RCU) as Chief Information Officer. In his role, Tkachuk leads the IT organization, scaling transformative ideas into enterprise-wide impact and developing and implementing cutting-edge technology solutions that meet the evolving needs of RCU’s Members and team members. Tkachuk brings 17 years of experience leading technology and digital transformation efforts in the credit union industry. “We are thrilled to welcome Jay to RCU,”
