Kate Wheeler

Kate Wheeler joined Peak Trust Company in 2023 and serves as a Project Manager, supporting internal operations and cross-departmental initiatives that help ensure projects are executed accurately and efficiently.

In her role, Kate coordinates workflows, supports operational processes, prepares project documentation, and facilitates communication across teams. Her work helps bring structure, consistency, and follow-through to firmwide projects and ongoing operational efforts. She is known for her strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to connect people, processes, and information.

Kate brings a strong foundation in business and financial operations, informed by more than 15 years of experience in process-driven environments. Prior to joining Peak Trust Company, she led accounts payable and receivables functions for a large multi-location auto group, where she developed strong interdepartmental collaboration and personnel skills, along with a foundational understanding of operational controls.

At Peak Trust Company, Kate has built on this foundation by expanding her work into structured project coordination and process-focused initiatives, applying formal project principles to support consistency, visibility, and execution across teams.

Kate holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and earned her Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) credential in 2025. Her commitment to precision, efficiency, and collaboration supports Peak Trust Company’s continued growth and dedication to operational excellence.

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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