Daniel Grondahl

Daniel Grondahl has been with Peak Trust Company since 2020 and serves as Systems & Technology Manager. In this role, Daniel leads the administration, support, and optimization of the technology systems that support Peak’s operations. He oversees business systems, technology vendors, system enhancements, and technology support processes, with a focus on ensuring the firm’s technology environment remains reliable, secure, scalable, and aligned with organizational needs.

Daniel works closely with departments across the firm to identify technology needs, improve system utilization, and implement solutions that enhance efficiency and support the user experience. He helps guide technology initiatives from evaluation through implementation, including systems administration, integrations, automation, vendor management, and continuous improvement efforts. He also provides oversight and support for information security, cybersecurity initiatives, business continuity, and technology governance.

Prior to moving into his current role, Daniel served in investment operations at Peak, where he supported the firm’s investment management function through systems oversight, performance monitoring, portfolio reporting, and process optimization. His experience working at the intersection of technology, data, and operations provides him with a practical understanding of how effective systems can support teams across the organization.

Before joining Peak, Daniel spent almost a decade in the financial services industry, specializing in investment performance analytics and reporting. He previously worked at an Alaska based asset management firm, most recently serving as Manager of Performance Analytics, where he oversaw performance measurement frameworks and analytics processes.

Daniel earned his Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance from the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

Our Team


Jeff Kropschot

Chief Compliance Officer


Kyra Clarke

Fiduciary Officer


Melissa McKenna

Fiduciary Assistant


Alyssa Rosen

Head of Sales & Marketing


Abigail O’Connor, JD

Chief Legal Officer


Lisa Russell, CFA

Chief Investment Officer


Michelle Stahle

Chief Operations Officer


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

Chief Operating Officer


Gretchen Grau, CSOP, CTOP

Senior Operations Specialist


Daniel Grondahl

Systems & Technology Manager


Amber Gunn-Holt, CTFA

Fiduciary Team Manager


Mariam Hall, CFMP

Marketing & Communications Coordinator


Jillian Johnson

Fiduciary Officer


Joseph Johnson

Tax 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, TEP

Senior Fiduciary Officer


Geoffrey Longhurst, CFIRS

Compliance Specialist


Erica Martirez

Operations Specialist


Jean Mead

Accounts Receivable Specialist


Andrea Medeiros

Executive Assistant to the CEO


Heather Popowych

Policy & Procedure Unification Specialist


Faydra Ross

Fiduciary Officer


Tali Salima-Emerson

Operations Assistant


Katie Sperry

Operations Specialist


Brenda Tudor 

Fiduciary Officer


Kate Wheeler

Project Manager


Rich Wiggins

Associate Fiduciary Officer


Brianna Williams

Operations Specialist

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