RREDC's support has been instrumental in our successes developing additional air service destinations and in providing the necessary airport infrastructure needed for those services.
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Board of Directors
RREDC has nineteen members and is governed by a Board of Directors appointed by member agencies from their respective governing bodies. The Board elects an Executive Committee to approve loans and act on other business as directed by the Board of Directors.
The Board of Directors for 2010 are:
- City of Arcata - Mayor Alex Stillman
- City of Blue Lake - Councilmember Sherman Schapiro
- City of Eureka - Councilmember Linda Atkins
- City of Ferndale - Councilmember Ken Mierzwa
- City of Fortuna - Councilmember Ken Zanzi
- City of Rio Dell - Councilmember Melissa Marks
- City of Trinidad - Councilmember Julie Fulkerson
- County of Humboldt –Supervisor Mark Lovelace, Vice Chair
- Hoopa Valley Tribe – Member to be appointed
- Humboldt Bay Harbor, Recreation, & Conservation District – Commissioner Mike Wilson
- Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District – Director Bruce Rupp
- Humboldt Community Services District - Director Frank Scolari
- Manila Community Services District - Director Dendra Dengler
- McKinleyville Community Services District – Director Helen Edwards
- Orick Community Services District – Director Kristina Combs
- Orleans Community Services District – Member to be appointed
- Redway Community Services District – Director John Rogers
- Redwoods Community College District – Trustee Tom Ross
- Willow Creek Community Services District – Director Tyler Holmes, Chair
The RREDC Executive Committee is a six member committee. The role of this committee is to approve loans (after the loan application is reviewed by the Loan Committee), and to act on other matters as assigned by the Board of Directors.
Members of the Executive Committee for 2010 are:
- Director Tyler Holmes, Willow Creek Community Services District - Chair
- Supervisor Mark Lovelace, County of Humboldt - Vice Chair
- Councilmember Sherman Schapiro, City of Blue Lake - Past Chair
- Director Helen Edwards, McKinleyville Community Services District - Member at Large
- Director Frank Scolari, Humboldt Community Services District - Member at Large
- Councilmember Julie Fulkerson, City of Trinidad - Member at Large
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Testimonials
Jacquelyn Hulsey - Manager
Aviation Division, County of Humboldt
In 2000 when I began planning to purchase a lot and build a custom tofu-manufacturing plant in Arcata's Aldergrove Industrial Park, RREDC provided invaluable professional advice and moral support during the business plan phase, and ultimately, supplemental financing to make the plan a reality. Their continued support since has helped Tofu Shop Specialty Foods survive and thrive.
Matthew Schmit - President
The Tofu Shop Specialty Foods Arcata
RREDC not only helped with financing our expansion, they also offered advice and support along the way.
Without RREDC, growing our business would have been nearly impossible. They can help when larger institutions can't.
Mike Branden
Smug's Pizza
The Redwood Region Economic Development Commission has been very responsive to individuals and businesses that we have referred to them. The staff is both knowledgable and caring. We have no reservations recommending RREDC to our clients who can benefit from their services.
John Dalby - President, CEO
Redwood Capital Bank
I literally wouldn't be a business owner without the help of RREDC. I was in an unique situation where I didn't qualify for a bank loan and RREDC took a chance on me. I have now owned my audiology practice for nearly 5 years!
Julie Kelly, Au.D
North Coast Audiology
In 1999, my business partners and I applied for a working capital loan at RREDC. They made it easy and possible for us to start our venture as the new owners of Dalianes Travel.
Dianne Harris
Dalianes Travel
Without RREDC the loan for our business would not be possible. Thanks to them we are in operation today. Thank you for your help.
Debbra Sweet
Partrick's Candy, Eureka
Thanks to RREDC we were able to acquire the additional necessary money we needed to help capitalize our new business venture after all efforts through commercial lenders were exhausted. RREDC was also very helpful in assisting us with our business plan. All of their personnel are wonderful to work with.
Stephen Martinez
The Forks – Willow Creek
We were in the midst of a difficult $1,000,000 renovation project after our building got red-tagged for earthquake safety. Banks were leery of loaning to us because our non-profit income stream did not look dependable to them. RREDC had a wider vision and came through for us at a critical moment.
Bobbi Ricca - Administrative Director
Dell Arte - Blue Lake
Ten years ago my husband and I hoped to open a dinner restaurant. No one would lend us for such a "risky" project. We had a great local reputation and 45 combined years of experience in 4 star restaurants. RREDC made it happen for us! Now we are the premier restaurant in our area, creating jobs and training for young people, paying living wages, providing health care benefits and giving back generously to our community. Thank you RREDC for recognizing our potential!
Beverly Wolfe
Avalon Restaurant
