Kate Wheeler

Kate Wheeler joined Peak Trust Company in 2023 and serves as a Fiduciary Assistant. With over 15 years of experience in accounting administration, Kate plays a crucial role in supporting fiduciary operations and client services, ensuring precise and efficient management of trust a

office, she is responsible for assisting with trust administration, coordinating client communications, preparing fiduciary accountings, and ensuring compliance with fiduciary standards and regulations.

Kate leverages her meticulous attention to detail, rigorous processes, and strong communication abilities, which she honed during her previous roles in accounting and finance. Before joining Peak Trust Company, she led the accounts payable and receivables team for a large Alaska auto group with multiple locations. Kate is currently studying Business Management at DeVry University and is on track to graduate in 2024.

In her role as Fiduciary Assistant, Kate’s dedication to maintaining smooth financial operations and timely transaction processing continues to be invaluable. Her expertise and commitment enable Peak Trust Company to provide excellent fiduciary service as the company grows

Our Team


Abigail O’Connor, JD

Chief Fiduciary Officer


Donn Lassila, CFIRS

Chief Compliance 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, Director


Chelcie Ashwood, CSOP, CTOP

Senior Operations Specialist


Kelsey Baldridge

People Development Coordinator


Sandra Barta

Associate Fiduciary Officer


Patti Blattmachr

Executive Officer


Erica Bradley

Associate Fiduciary Officer


Johnathon Brandt

Associate Fiduciary Officer


Josephine Cangemi

Fiduciary Assistant


Kristine Casteel

Associate Fiduciary Officer


Daria Davis

Fiduciary Tax Coordinator


Danaya Dews

Fiduciary Assistant


Heather Dolan

Fiduciary Assistant


Jeannie Fanning

Fiduciary Team Manager


Gretchen Grau, CSOP, CTOP

Senior Operations Specialist


Jenelle Green

Fiduciary Tax Coordinator


Daniel Grondahl, CIPM

Investment Relationship Officer


Amber Gunn-Holt, CTFA

Senior Fiduciary Officer


Mariam Hall, CFMP

Marketing & Communications Coordinator


Jillian Johnson

Fiduciary Officer


Nichole King, CTFA

Fiduciary Officer, Head of Nevada Office


Lars Laundrup, CISSP

Information Security Specialist


Geoffrey Longhurst, CFIRS

Compliance Specialist


Erica Martirez

Operations Specialist


Heather Popowych

Policy & Procedure Unification Specialist


Faydra Ross

Associate Fiduciary Officer


Tali Salima-Emerson

Operations Assistant


Andre Sears

Business Development Officer


Jade Statz

Executive Assistant to the CEO


Janet Tempel, JD

Senior Fiduciary Officer


Autumn Tremont

Associate Fiduciary Officer


Sabrina Volstad

Front Desk Receptionist & Fiduciary Assistant


Kate Wheeler

Fiduciary Assistant


Brianna Williams

Operations Specialist


Dawn Wilson

Fiduciary Officer

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