=========================================================================== UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 March 22, 2004 REDWOOD EMPIRE BANCORP (Exact number of Registrant as specified in its charter) California File No. 0-19231 68-0166366 ---------- ---------------- ---------- (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer) Incorporated or organization) Identification No.) 111 Santa Rosa Avenue, Santa Rosa, California 95404-4905 --------------------------------------------- ---------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (707) 573-4800 -------------- =========================================================================== Item 5. Other Events National Bank of the Redwoods' Board of Directors appointed Kim C. McClaran to Chief Financial Officer at its Board meeting on March 16, 2004. It is expected that the Redwood Empire Bancorp Board of Directors will follow with the same appointment of Ms. McClaran at the holding company level at its next meeting. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Date: 03-22-04 REDWOOD EMPIRE BANCORP -------- ---------------------- (Registrant) By: /s/ Patrick W. Kilkenny --------------------------- Patrick W. Kilkenny President and Chief Executive Officer