Lisa Kolesar, CTFA

Lisa brings extensive experience in trust administration, estate planning, and fiduciary compliance to her role as a Fiduciary Officer in our Alaska office. Throughout her career, she has managed complex trust and estate relationships, provided strategic guidance to clients, and ensured adherence to fiduciary best practices.

Before joining Peak Trust Company, Lisa held senior trust administration roles at multiple financial institutions. She has overseen high-level trust accounts, advised on estate and conservatorship matters, and built strong relationships with attorneys, accountants, and financial professionals. Her expertise includes portfolio management, tax planning, and regulatory compliance, ensuring clients receive comprehensive and effective fiduciary support.

Lisa earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Northwood University and an Associate’s degree in Business Administration from Macomb Community College. She is a graduate of Cannon Financial Institute and holds the Certified Trust and Financial Advisor (CTFA) designation.

With a client-centered approach and a strong background in trust administration, Lisa plays a vital role in supporting Peak Trust Company’s commitment to fiduciary excellence.

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

Fiduciary Officer


Josephine Cangemi

Fiduciary Assistant


Kristine Casteel

Associate Fiduciary Officer


Nanette Cool

Accounting Manager


Jacob Creswell

Fiduciary Assistant


Daria Davis

Fiduciary Tax Coordinator


Danaya Dews

Marketing 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


Lorie Johnson

Front Desk Receptionist


Nichole King, CTFA

Fiduciary Officer, Head of Nevada Office


Lisa Kolesar, CTFA

Fiduciary Officer


Lars Laundrup, CISSP

Information Security Specialist


Brent Liner, JD, CTFA

Senior Fiduciary Officer


Geoffrey Longhurst, CFIRS

Compliance Specialist


Agata Mackowiak, CTFA

Trust Tax Manager


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


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

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