Board of Directors
Carolyn joined the Supervisory Committee in 2013 and became its Chair in 2014. A year later, she joined the Board. A graduate of Golden Gate University with a BA in Accounting, Carolyn served at the Chief Financial Officer of North Coast Opportunities from August 2007 until she retired in 2019. Carolyn is a longtime member of the Ukiah Valley Trail Group and has served as its Vice President. Carolyn has served as the credit union’s Board Treasurer and is now serving the Board Chair. Carolyn lives in Ukiah, Mendocino County.
Marrianne is an experienced executive with a demonstrated leadership record in working with non¬profits. She is the President and CEO for Sonoma County's Council On Aging and the 2012 recipient of North Bay Business Journal's Nonprofit Leadership Award. Marrianne is also a seated member of Sonoma County Health Action. She resides in Cloverdale, Sonoma County
Jason is currently Global Director of Analytics at Naked Wines where he oversees their business intelligence and data science functions. He brings over 10 years of professional experience in big data analytics and data science to the Community First Board. He is passionate about leveraging data and insight to better serve our membership. He holds a MSc in Managerial Economics and Strategy from the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University and a BSc in Economics and Mathematics from UCLA. Born and raised in Santa Rosa, he's a proud alumnus of SRJC and Montgomery High School.
Brian has served as the Assistant City Manager for the City of Petaluma since 2019, and his previous experience includes Finance Director for the City of Napa and Finance Manager for the City of Novato. Brian is currently the Treasurer and has been a member of the Board since 2010. Brian lives in Petaluma, Sonoma County.
Tina is the Director of Health Services for the County of Sonoma and has served on the Board since 2019. Tina oversees an agency with 889 people and a budget of approximately $330 million. Tina lives in Santa Rosa, Sonoma County.
Mr. Kidane is the Co-President and CFO of The Perfect Purée of Napa Valley. He has extensive experience in the wine, hotel, travel and entertainment industries in both the USA and abroad. Born in northern Ethiopia, Mr. Kidane has earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from Addis Ababa University. He also holds a Master’s Degree in Finance and Administration from Sonoma State University as well as a Graduate Certificate in Accounting. He volunteers his time as a mentor for underprivileged youth, tutoring them in math and computer literacy and provides free tax preparation for low-income families in immigrant communities.
Ms. Madsen is an experienced executive in corporate and nonprofit philanthropy and management. She most recently served as the first Director of Creative Sonoma, a start-up county agency dedicated to advancing the creative community of Sonoma County. Previously, she was Senior Vice President of the GRAMMY Foundation and MusiCares. Madsen has a BS in Political Science from the University of Utah and an Executive Education Certificate in Performance Measurement for Effective Management of Nonprofits from the Harvard Kennedy School.
Arlene was the credit union’s longest serving Board member, serving on the Board since 1961 and retiring from her role in 2024. Her institutional knowledge and many contributions to the Membership prompted the credit union to establish an annual multi-school school scholarship in her name, beginning in 2010. Arlene served in education for 47years; the first 17 years in administration for Ukiah Unified School District, and another 30 years at Mendocino College – much of that time as Coordinator of Instructional Services. Arlene retired in 2003 and is active with her adult children and grandchildren. Ms. Colombini lives in Redwood Valley, Mendocino County.
