Jacob Creswell

Jacob Creswell joined Peak Trust Company in 2025 and currently serves as a Fiduciary Officer in the firm’s Alaska office. In this role, he is responsible for the administration of complex trust accounts and for fostering strong, thoughtful relationships with clients and beneficiaries. Jacob works closely with families and their advisors to ensure each trust is administered in accordance with its governing documents, applicable regulations, and Peak’s high standards of fiduciary care.

Jacob began his tenure at Peak as a Fiduciary Assistant, where he developed a strong operational foundation in trust administration and client service. Prior to joining the firm, he gained valuable industry experience through internships with several Tennessee trust companies, contributing to estate planning initiatives, the administration of personal and special needs trusts, and business development efforts. These experiences provided him with a well rounded perspective on the technical and relational aspects of fiduciary services.

He earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in Trust and Wealth Management from Campbell University, graduating magna cum laude, with a minor in Financial Planning. During his academic career, Jacob received multiple scholarships and distinctions, including recognition on the President’s and Dean’s Lists, and completed the Truist Emerging Leaders Certification program.

Detail oriented and client focused, Jacob brings integrity, professionalism, and a collaborative mindset to every relationship he serves, supporting Peak Trust Company’s continued commitment to excellence in fiduciary services.

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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