.png)
We Are Redwood
At Redwood, we know we are only as successful as the people who power us. Our employees are passionate, they are talented, they are empowered to make decisions that positively affect the lives of our residents. We are committed to our people, our economics, our environment, and our business strategy. Like the roots of the great redwood trees, our employees’ unique talents and perspectives make us stronger—and we know that only together can we succeed. Together, we are Redwood.
What It Means to Be a Redwood Ambassador
Every employee is a Redwood Ambassador: someone who represents Redwood in all that they do and makes decisions to support the Redwood Experience. Redwood Ambassadors are welcoming, responsive, courteous, helpful, and they go the extra mile for our stakeholders. Their success is driven from the embodiment of our Core Values, as they provide the foundation for all we do.
It is only through the hard work of our employees that we are able to succeed. Our Redwood Ambassadors’ dedication helps deliver real results.
Residents are proud to call Redwood home, and spread the word about their remarkable living experience
Colleagues want to work and collaborate with each other
Community members recognize Redwood as a strong community partner and choice employer
Vendors seek out Redwood as a company they want to do business with
Financial partners believe in Redwood’s mission and vision, and choose to be a part of future success
The Redwood Core Values
We are united by our core values — they provide the foundation for all we do as a company.
Do one thing
really well
Be entrepreneurial
Serve those you lead
Deliver more than expected
Communicate
openly & honestly
Instill family
& team spirit
Demonstrate integrity
& authenticity
Be nice & have fun
A Remarkable Employee Experience
We pride ourselves on not only providing a remarkable experience for our residents, but also for our employees. Part of what makes us successful is our dedication to open feedback. At scheduled intervals, we survey our employees and ask for honest feedback about what we can do to improve our employee experience, plus we always have an anonymous survey available for our employees to use to provide suggestions to our leadership team.
Thanks to that feedback, we’ve received several certifications and awards.
Read more about our employee experience awards on our Newsroom page.
.png)
Career Development
We believe we have the best employees in the industry, and the best way to continue this track record is to invest in each employee’s development.
That’s why we offer:
- Tuition Assistance
- Management Training
- On-the-Job Skill Training
- Dedicated Training Team
Remarkable Recognition
Hard work and accomplishments should be celebrated—all year long! At our Annual Redwood Awards Ceremony, we recognize the top performers in every category, from exceeding leasing goals to customer service and beyond.
Plus, at regular intervals we recognize those employees going above and beyond in their roles—like our Redwood Rock Stars.
Benefits That Matter
We believe we have the best employees in the world, and because of that, we want to make sure they have the best work life, and work-life balance, we can provide. The Redwood Advantage is about more than building apartment homes, it’s about taking care of our people — resident, employee, or somewhere in-between.
We truly value our employees, and that’s why we do our best to offer not only competitive pay and benefits, but also a few extra perks to show how much we appreciate hard work.
Become a Redwood Ambassador
Are you looking for a remarkable career with a company that truly cares about you and your growth? Look no further. Head to our Careers page for more information about working at Redwood, and how you can become a Redwood Ambassador at one of our apartment rental neighborhoods or our Corporate office.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Redwood believes in giving back to the people and communities that have embraced the growth of our apartment neighborhoods throughout suburban America. Our philanthropic focus is on supporting organizations that align with Redwood's mission and vision while building community and connection in the areas and surrounding areas in which our Redwood Neighborhoods are located. We also pledge to support our Redwood Ambassadors by contributing to the charitable causes that matter most to them.
Redwood Cares
2025 Annual Giving Initiative
Redwood is a company that is committed to service at our core. Service to all Redwood Ambassadors—whether they work at Redwood, help us realize our mission and vision in another way, or live at one of our neighborhoods—service to our communities, our environment, and more. In 2022, we launched a new charitable giving initiative benefiting the organizations our Redwood Ambassadors care about most. We asked our employees, our residents, and our investors to nominate worthy organizations for partnership during 2025 - 2026.
We asked our employees, our residents, and our investors to nominate worthy organizations that they are passionate about. Each nominator submitted an essay detailing why Redwood should partner with their organization of choice. We partner with the Northern Ohio Apartment Association to select the winners, so we may ensure an unbiased selection process.
The Nominations
Each employee, investor, or resident nominator submitted an essay detailing why Redwood should partner with their organization of choice, and they submitted it for review by the Redwood Cares selection committee.
The Selection Process
This group of Redwood Ambassadors was tasked with scoring each nomination on its structure, story, creativity, and how well it delivered on its message. These numerical scores were tallied for all the entries, and the top organizations were chosen based on the highest scores in each category. If there was a tie, the committee used a random number generator to choose the winning organization.
The 2025 Redwood Cares Chosen Charities
We were overwhelmed by the moving nominations submitted in every category, and we are proud to showcase the charities Redwood will be supporting throughout 2025 - 2026.
Nominated by
Residents
Blessings in a Backpack mobilizes communities, individuals, and resources to provide food on the weekends for school-age children across America who might otherwise go hungry.
Miami Valley Meals has a team of professional chefs who transform donated and rescued food into nutritious meals to be distributed to those in need via a network of nonprofit partners.
Nominated by
Employees
Young at Heart Senior Pet Rescue provides senior dogs and cats with a safe haven to ensure they live with comfort, compassion, and companionship in their golden years.
Trust the Journey is an organization in Northeast Ohio dedicated to supporting children with disabilities, complex medical needs, and learning differences.
Nominated by
Investors
Free Bikes 4 Kidz Detroit is one of 20 affiliates across the US that gathers and gives away bikes to kids in need across the region.
In Step with Horses is a trauma-informed mental health service that connects clients to licensed mental health professionals and/or equine therapy animals.
Other Annual Giving & Acts of Service
On top of our large-scale giving initiative, Redwood continues its efforts to support organizations large and small. For some organizations, that involves an additional monetary donation, and for others, that involves our Redwood Ambassadors’ time and talents. Take a look at the ways Redwood is making an impact all year long.
Ambassadors Serving Their Communities
All year long, our Redwood Ambassadors work together to support worthy organizations in their communities. Redwood’s Volunteer Time Off (VTO) program, aims to give our employees the ability to use designated time off hours to volunteer at at 501c3 organizations that are either of personal interest or through a company-sponsored initiative. Whether they are performing trail cleanup work, packing boxes at the food bank, working at a local charity race, or making their community more beautiful by planting flowers, our Redwood Ambassadors are truly living out our Core Values every day.
One Tree Planted
Redwood is proud to partner with One Tree Planted, an environmental charity that makes it simple to help the environment by planting trees.
A $1 donation = one tree planted.
On behalf of each new employee, resident, and investor, Redwood donates $1 to One Tree Planted to plant a tree in an area that is in need of reforestation.
Inclusivity at Redwood
Redwood believes that fostering a diverse and inclusive working environment leads to opportunity, innovation, and creativity within the organization. We strive to create an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. We are committed to continuously enhancing Redwood’s organizational culture to always recognize and value the diversity of every individual, as well as developing and implementing impactful programming for all employees.
