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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
April 8, 2004
REDWOOD EMPIRE BANCORP
(Exact number of Registrant as specified in its charter)
California File No. 0-19231 68-0166366
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer)
Incorporated or organization) Identification No.)
111 Santa Rosa Avenue, Santa Rosa, California 95404-4905
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (707) 573-4800
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Item 5. Other Events
On March 31, 2004, National Bank of the Redwoods, a subsidiary of
Redwood Empire Bancorp, executed an amendment to its Employment
Agreement with Stephen A. Fleming, President and CEO, a copy of which
is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.
Exhibit 99 - First Amendment to Employment Agreement between Stephen A.
Fleming and National Bank of the Redwoods.
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: 04-08-04 REDWOOD EMPIRE BANCORP
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(Registrant)
By: /s/ Kim McClaran
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Kim McClaran
Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer