SANTA ROSA, Calif. – Redwood Credit Union (RCU) said it has welcomed Deanna Schutz to the mortgage lending team as an external mortgage loan officer. With solid experience in the financial industry, Schutz will work closely with the local community to increase awareness of RCU’s home loan programs and guide prospective homebuyers toward loan options that will best fit their needs, the credit union said.
“Deanna has strong ties to the community and a keen understanding of mortgage lending,” says Diane Berthinier senior vice president of lending. “I’m confident her knowledge, skills, and experience will be a great fit for RCU and we’re excited to welcome her to the lending team.”
Previously, Ms. Schutz served as branch manager of First Community Bank in Santa Rosa, and assistant vice president, branch manager, operations manager, and utility branch officer for Summit State Bank in Santa Rosa. Currently she serves as a board member of Verity Sonoma County, and a member of both the Rotary Club of Santa Rosa, and the Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce.