Rize Credit Union’s Julio Jimenez-Wenz dropped in the studio to visit Jimmy about his new appointment to the Nevada’s Commission on Minority Affairs.
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Rize Credit Union announced today Julio Jimenez-Wenz has been named to
Nevada’s Commission on Minority Affairs. The Commission on Minority Affairs is the central advisory
body coordinating discussion and study of issues affecting minority communities in Nevada including
programs, essential services, social and economic welfare, affordable housing and more.
“We’re incredibly proud of Julio and know he will serve the Commission on Minority Affairs and those it
represents with passion and dedication,” said Jennifer Oliver, chief executive officer of Rize Credit
Union. “Julio fully embodies Rize CU’s mission and vision to empower our members to achieve lasting
financial security, and we look forward to seeing him apply those values on the Commission.”
Jimenez-Wenz has called Nevada home for nearly three decades bringing extensive professional
experience in affordable housing, social services, communications, banking, sales and marketing. As a
Community Development Executive for Rize Credit Union he provides bilingual financial empowerment
workshops and one-on-one consultation to individuals and families, helping them to recognize their full
potential. He also works with nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and connecting with legislators on
the needs of the underserved and underbanked community.
Passionate about affordable housing, Jimenez-Wenz developed the Housing Division at Nevada
Partners by collaborating with community leaders to build several housing programs for underserved
and minority groups. He currently serves as a board member and treasurer for the Southern Nevada
Credit Union Network and is a committee member on the Clark County Criminal Justice Coordinating
Council.
For more information on the Nevada Commission on Minority Affairs, please visit minorityaffairs.nv.gov.
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About Rize Credit Union
Founded in 1952 by members of IBEW Local 47 and later becoming SCE Credit Union, Rize Credit
Union is a not-for-profit, mission-driven financial institution proudly serving southern California and
southern Nevada and helping its members thrive – realizing potential through education and a full suite
of banking products. Their mission is to uplift communities by providing the knowledge, access, and
care that empowers all individuals to achieve lasting financial security and providing banking in
underserved areas is a core commitment. It is a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI)
designated by the U.S. Department of Treasury. For more information on Rize Credit Union, please visit
RizeCU.com or follow them on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn.