Danaya Dews

Danaya Dews serves as a Marketing Assistant at Peak Trust Company, where she contributes her expertise in content creation and digital marketing. In her role, she supports the marketing team by producing engaging multimedia content, managing social media platforms, and helping to highlight Peak’s team, services, and industry leadership.

Danaya first joined Peak Trust Company in 2022 as a Fiduciary Assistant and Front Desk Receptionist, where she gained valuable experience in client service and trust administration. Her background in communications and media production naturally led her to a marketing-focused role, where she now applies her creativity and strategic thinking to enhance Peak’s storytelling efforts.

Prior to joining Peak, Danaya worked as a Creative and Content Intern for a music awards show, where she produced and edited digital video content, authored articles, and supported interview and event production. She also served as a Social Media Manager and Production Assistant for college organizations, refining her skills in audience engagement and digital media strategy.

Danaya graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Television-Radio from Ithaca College. Outside of work, she enjoys baking and endurance running. As part of Peak’s marketing team, she brings a creative approach and a strong communications background to help shape the company’s brand and messaging.

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

Head of Human Resources


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


Jean Mead

Accounts Receivable 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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