Chris Call
CEO
Chris began his career as a CPA for a public accounting firm in San Francisco and then moved into the banking world where he has spent the last 29 years. He is also a licensed real estate agent and mortgage loan originator. Active in Rotary, he has been involved in community affairs as the owner of a small business. He calls Healdsburg home and enjoys playing tennis and riding motorcycles. Fun Fact: He is known as the Parking Spot Whisperer for his ability to find a good spot no matter where he goes.
Monica Lange
Accounting Manager
Monica has worked in the finance industry for over 20 years. A degree in Business Management and Accounting led her into the banking world, where she worked for all the large banks in the financial district in San Francisco. She loves the personal-touch environment of a smaller community bank and NBCU fits the bill. She's a hiker, a biker and a skier (not necessarily in that order). Fun Fact: She has been to the base camp of Mt. Everest.
Lori Elbert
VP of Operations
Lori has worked in the finance industry for over 26 years, including managing branches and the Bankcard Department of North Bay bank. She later became an Operations Manager and moved to a payment gateway organization. Her experience provides her a broad view of banking, which, combined with her passion to help the credit union grow, offers our members a trusted resource for their needs. She is also a Notary Public. Fun Fact: She is a retired ballerina!
Efrain Monico
Mortgage Loan Specialist
Efrain has been making loans since before computers were mainstream. He is also a licensed real estate agent which makes him knowledgable from both sides of a mortgage transaction. He is happy to help our members understand the intricacies of the mortgage world. An outdoorsman at heart, he enjoys canoeing, fishing, and backpacking and watch out because he is learning martial arts. Fun Fact: He likes to wander the wilderness alone.
Sarah Lopez
Member Service Representative
Sarah was born in Mexico and came to the United States as a young girl. She joined the Credit Union team soon after she graduated from SRJC. Sarah loves helping our members with their transaction needs. Fun Fact: She makes a mean margarita!
Cindy Nelson
Financial Services Manager
Cindy is a lifelong Sonoma County resident who has worked for big banks and credit unions for over 25 years. Her experience includes branch manager, consumer loan officer, mortgage loan officer, and now Financial Services Manager for our Healdsburg branch. She owns a degree in Business Management. She is a public notary and has a current real estate license. She enjoys gardening, traveling, and riding her motorcycle around the North Bay with her husband. Fun Fact: She has an identical twin sister.
Hiwet Haile
Member Service Representative
Hiwet was born in Eritrea in Eastern Africa and was raised in Santa Rosa. She attended San Jose State, where she studied Business Administration. She has worked in banks and credit unions all her professional life. She is deeply rooted in her East African culture and hopes to one day go back with her son and help build schools and clean water wells in undeveloped areas. Fun Fact: Hiwet is a big fan of Duke men’s basketball team (Go BlueDevils!).
Sheila Siroky
Member Service Representative
Sheila comes to us with extensive banking experience - go ahead, try to stump her! You’ll see her in both our Santa Rosa and Healdsburg branches. Fun Fact: Sheila loves to cook but doesn't know how (she experiments a lot!)
Lynnette Barlesi
Branch Supervisor
Lynnette is a native of the Bay Area and has worked in the credit union industry for over 20 years. She believes in helping members and being involved in the communities we serve. Lynnette and her family reside in Santa Rosa; they enjoy hiking and attending or watching local sporting events – especially NASCAR at Sonoma Raceway! Lynnette is actively involved in her son’s school and has been a Relay for Life volunteer for over 15 years. Fun Fact: She is super-competitive when playing board games! You can soon visit Lynnette in our Sonoma Branch.
Cristofer Hernandez
Member Service Representative
Cristofer works in our Healdsburg branch and brings with him a background of working for one of the big banks. He is a native of Sonoma County. As one of our newer staff, he is eager to meet our members and assist with their needs. Fun Fact: He's a diehard Dodger fan living in Giant's country.
Denise Onate
Member Service Representative
Denise is a Sonoma native and graduated from SVHS (Go Dragons!). She attended SRJC and played competitive soccer in her youth. She has worked for both big banks and local banks. She believes in getting involved with her local community and giving back. She's always looking out for our members' best interests. Fun Fact: Since having her two kids, Disney has taken over her life. Besides being a mom, she serves as a mobile jungle gym for her kids.
