Leadership at Red Rocks Credit Union
Board of Directors
Joeri Carty, Chairman
Joeri Carty is the Executive Director IT Nuclear for NextEra Energy. He joined the Company in January 1996. Joeri is responsible for all aspects of Nuclear IT operations, including infrastructure and system support, work management system and work applications. He also is in charge of the nuclear cyber program and all the innovation for the fleet including Remote Operated Vehicles used at the sites.
Joeri has over 28 years’ experience in the power industry leading resources to achieve significant results. He is passionate about developing people and driving Innovation. Joeri is a certified Executive and Leadership coach.
Joeri is a certified Six Sigma Master Blackbelt. He holds both a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial & Systems Engineering and a Master Business Administration degree, both from the University of Florida.
Tiffany Watts, Vice Chair
Tiffany Watts, CPA, is a Managing Director at CX, a Connor Group company, where she leads with a focus on excellence and inspiration. With a proven track record of growing revenue for the Denver office at Siegfried and overseeing an accounting team at DCP Midstream, Tiffany brings a wealth of experience and strategic insight into her role. Tiffany's passion for helping and inspiring people to reach their full potential drives her professional endeavors. Her leadership style emphasizes empowerment and innovation, fostering a collaborative environment where her team can thrive. Outside of her professional life, Tiffany is an avid mountain biker and runner, finding joy and balance in outdoor activities. Her commitment to both her career and personal interests reflects her dynamic and driven nature.
Julie Mensing, Treasurer
Julie Mensing has served as Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer at Tallgrass since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the company’s accounting and reporting, as well as financial planning and analysis. Prior to joining Tallgrass, Ms. Mensing worked for DCP Midstream for 8 years in various accounting leadership roles. Ms. Mensing began her career in public accounting, first at Arthur Andersen, then at PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Ms. Mensing is a Certified Public Accountant and graduate of University of Denver, Daniels College of Business, where she earned a Master of Accountancy and Bachelor of Science in Accounting. Ms. Mensing lives in Denver and also serves on the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
Andrea Price, Secretary
Andrea Price is the owner of Price & Co. Real Estate, a boutique real estate firm based in South Denver. With extensive experience in residential and commercial sales, she has also specialized in REO (foreclosure) sales and disposition, managing properties for over ten of the nation’s largest servicers. Her expertise spans tenant management, property rehabilitation and commercial leasing. She specializes in farm and ranch and enjoys selling horse properties to her equestrians. In addition to her hands-on work, Andrea is committed to mentoring and training new agents, ensuring they meet compliance standards and grow their portfolios.
Recognized for her achievements, Andrea has been awarded the South Metro Denver Board of Realtors Diamond Circle Award for several years. She is on the Board of Directors for the South Metro Denver Board of Realtors.
A graduate of the University of Colorado Boulder (2010) with a B.A. in Political Science, Andrea holds the Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI) designation and is pursuing the Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) designation, underscoring her commitment to continuous education and professional excellence.
In her spare time, Andrea enjoys spending time with her husband and running her hobby farm of horses, cattle, goats and alpaca based in Parker.
Joe Massaquoi
Joe Massaquoi has served on the board of RRCU since January 2022. He is a seasoned global finance leader with over 25 years of experience as a growth-oriented CFO, strategy executive, and investment banker advising corporations in capital-intensive and highly regulated industries. Through Traverse Meridian Group, a firm he founded, Joe provides strategic CFO services to growth-stage private companies. Previously as CFO of Colorado-based Boom Supersonic, he grew teams responsible for financial oversight and capital allocation, and nurtured key investor & stakeholder relationships.
Over the course of his career, he has enabled over $37 billion in external capital infusion into private and public companies, guided the establishment of seven strategic joint ventures, and executed over 40 M&A domestic and cross-border transactions. Internationally, he has lived, worked, and completed project assignments in North America, Europe, Southeast Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa.
Joe earned a B.S. in Physics from Morehouse College, with Phi Beta Kappa honors and as the top-ranked graduate in his major. He received an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School. In addition to RRCU, Joe serves on board of Colorado-headquartered DHI Group, Inc. (NYSE:DHX), where he is a member of the Audit Committee.
Agnes Tuttle
Agnes Tuttle is the Vice President of Global HR for a large global manufacturing company, headquartered in Denver. She supports the Executive team and their teams around the world.
Agnes began her HR career as the HR Manager of a local car dealership group. She spent 3 years with the group, growing the company by 300% and expanding their locations to 4 states and over 21 brands. She then transitioned to work for a global advanced materials company based in Cleveland and got the opportunity to move to Colorado as part of the integration team for an acquisition they made.
Agnes was born in Bordeaux, France and spent most of her early childhood in Normandy. Her family relocated to Cleveland, Ohio and became home for the next 10 years. She achieved her Bachelor’s degree in Business at Wake Forest University and her Master’s degree in Human Resources and Labor Relations at Cleveland State University.
Senior Leadership Team
Darius Wise, President & CEO
Darius Wise is the President and CEO of Red Rocks Credit Union, leading the growth and expansion of this premier Colorado financial institution. Since joining in December 2019, he has held various executive roles, including Chief Impact Officer and President/COO, where he developed innovative strategies to improve operational profitability. Wise brings more than 20 years of experience in business transformation and organizational growth, successfully implementing strategic initiatives that enhance member services and drive brand advancement as an executive for non-profit and charitable organizations. He holds a bachelor's degree from Morris Brown College and studied Intercultural Leadership, along with certifications in leadership and fintech from MIT and Cornell University. In addition to his role at Red Rocks, he serves on the Board of the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies and as an Advisory Board Member for the University of Colorado Boulder’s Leeds School of Business.
Tim Janvrin, SVP of Lending
As the Senior Vice President of Lending at Red Rocks Credit Union, Tim Janvrin oversees the security and profitability of the lending portfolio. He collaborates closely with the Retail team to develop competitively priced loan products that meet the needs of the membership. Additionally, he works alongside the Director of Lending and Collections to ensure a consistent, repeatable loan origination process while implementing strategies to support members facing financial hardship and mitigate charge-offs.
With over two decades of experience in the credit union industry, Tim has held lending leadership roles at several Colorado credit unions, including Ent, Bellco, Canvas, and Climb. Since 2001, he has been dedicated to creating lending solutions that balance financial responsibility with member-focused service.
Amanda Kobza, SVP of Finance
As the Senior Vice President of Finance at Red Rocks Credit Union, Amanda Kobza brings extensive experience in financial strategy and oversight. With a strong focus on fiscal responsibility and sustainable growth, Amanda ensures the credit union’s financial health while supporting its long-term goals.
With 20 years of progressive experience in accounting and finance, Amanda has worked with credit unions of varying sizes, from $40 million to $2 billion in assets. Their expertise spans financial management, risk assessment, and strategic planning, contributing to the success and stability of each institution they have served.
Vincent Tyson, SVP of Retail
As the Senior Vice President of Retail at Red Rocks Credit Union, Vincent Tyson leads retail banking operations with a focus on exceptional member service, strategic growth, and operational efficiency. With nearly three decades of experience, Vincent is committed to enhancing the retail banking experience and driving member engagement.
Vincent has 29 years of experience in retail banking, including 13 years in the UK and the remainder in the U.S., working with community banks and credit unions. Their previous roles include SVP of Retail Operations, VP of Retail Banking, Deposit Accounts Manager, and AVP of Sales and Service, bringing a wealth of expertise in branch operations, sales leadership, and customer experience strategy.
Josh Henderson, SVP of IT
As the Senior Vice President of IT at Red Rocks Credit Union, Josh Henderson leads the organization’s technology strategy, ensuring innovation, security, and efficiency in all digital operations. With a passion for leveraging technology to drive business growth, he focuses on optimizing core processing, online banking, payment systems, and business intelligence while maintaining strong data security and regulatory compliance.
With over 22 years of experience in FinTech, Josh previously served as Vice President of IT at Climb Credit Union, where he played a key role in scaling the organization from $350 million to $650 million in assets. A Colorado native, he holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Northern Colorado. Outside of work, Josh enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, as well as exploring the outdoors.