SANTA ROSA, CA (December 6, 2018) — Redwood Credit Union (RCU) has promoted Laureen Barnes to manager of mortgage lending. In her new position, Barnes will implement and lead RCU’s residential mortgage lending channels with a focus on providing excellent service and sound lending.
Barnes joined RCU’s mortgage lending team two and half years ago as an assistant manager. She began her career in the mortgage industry in 1990 with First Security Loans and worked her way up through various positions to learn all aspects of mortgage lending, serving at Old Redwood Mortgage, SIB Mortgage, Aegis Wholesale and Parkside Lending and, most recently, Bay Equity Home Loans.
Passionate about her community, Barnes currently sits on the Board of Directors for Verity, an organization that strives to eliminate violence with a special focus on sexual assault and abuse. She also serves at Hearthstone Village, a nonprofit dedicated to building healthy communities and creating nurturing environments for those in need of care and support.