Aryan Kumar

Aryan Kumar joined Peak Trust Company in 2025 as a Fiduciary Assistant, supporting fiduciary officers with the day-to-day administration of trust accounts and helping ensure accounts are managed in accordance with governing documents and established procedures. In this role, Aryan assists with administrative tasks, client and beneficiary communications, and internal coordination that support the delivery of consistent and responsive fiduciary service.

Aryan brings a strong academic foundation in finance, analytics, and strategic analysis to his role at Peak Trust Company. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Finance and Business Analytics from the University of Tennessee and is currently completing a Bachelor of Arts in Healthcare Strategy and Innovation, with coursework emphasizing corporate finance, tax strategy, risk management, and client relationship management.

In addition to his academic background, Aryan has experience supporting complex analytical and operational initiatives. His work has included evaluating financial and operational data, building dashboards to support decision making, and working alongside cross functional teams to improve processes and reporting.

Aryan approaches his work with a strong sense of responsibility and professionalism, particularly when handling sensitive information and supporting trust administration activities. His ability to balance analytical thinking with clear communication allows him to contribute meaningfully to the fiduciary team and support a positive experience for clients and beneficiaries.

Our Team


Abigail O’Connor, JD

Chief Fiduciary Officer


Lisa Russell, CFA

Chief Investment Officer


Michelle Stahle

Chief Operations Officer


James Meier, CPA, CMA

Chief Financial Officer


Stephen C. Miller, JD

General Counsel


Chelcie Ashwood, CSOP, CTOP

Investment Management Associate


Kelsey Baldridge

People Development Coordinator


Sandra Barta

Fiduciary Officer


Patti Blattmachr

Executive Officer


Erica Bradley

Associate Fiduciary Officer


Josephine Cangemi

Fiduciary Assistant


Nanette Cool

Accounting Manager


Jacob Creswell

Fiduciary Officer


Daria Davis

Tax Officer


Tanequa Davis

Associate Fiduciary Officer


Danaya Dews

Marketing Assistant


Heather Dolan

Fiduciary Assistant


Abbi Failing

Human Resources Coordinator


Jeannie Fanning

Head of Strategic Operations


Gretchen Grau, CSOP, CTOP

Senior Operations Specialist


Jenelle Green

Tax Officer


Daniel Grondahl, CIPM

Senior Investment Operations Officer


Amber Gunn-Holt, CTFA

Fiduciary Team Manager


Mariam Hall, CFMP

Marketing & Communications Coordinator


Jillian Johnson

Fiduciary Officer


Lorie Johnson

Front Desk Receptionist


Allison Kaper

Fiduciary Assistant


Nichole King, CTFA

Senior Fiduciary Officer


Lisa Kolesar, CTFA

Fiduciary Officer


Aryan Kumar

Fiduciary Assistant


Lars Laundrup, CISSP

Information Security Specialist


Brent Liner, JD, CTFA

Senior Fiduciary Officer


Geoffrey Longhurst, CFIRS

Compliance Specialist


Erica Martirez

Operations Specialist


Heather Popowych

Policy & Procedure Unification Specialist


Faydra Ross

Fiduciary Officer


Tali Salima-Emerson

Operations Assistant


Katie Sperry

Operations Specialist


Janet Tempel, JD

Senior Fiduciary Officer


Autumn Tremont

Fiduciary Officer


Brenda Tudor 

Fiduciary Officer


Kate Wheeler

Project Manager


Rich Wiggins

Associate Fiduciary Officer


Brianna Williams

Operations Specialist

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