Mariam Hall, CFMP

Mariam Hall has been with Peak Trust Company since 2018 and serves as Marketing Manager. In this role, Mariam leads the firm’s marketing function, overseeing the development and execution of marketing initiatives that support Peak’s strategic priorities, strengthen its brand, and enhance engagement with clients and professional advisors.

Mariam manages Peak’s marketing team and works closely with executive leadership and departments across the firm to translate organizational priorities into cohesive marketing strategies and campaigns. She oversees brand messaging, content development, digital marketing, public relations, industry events, external vendors, and marketing performance, helping ensure consistency and quality across Peak’s internal and external communications.

She also works closely with Peak’s sales and business development teams to develop resources, campaigns, and event strategies that support relationship development and expand the firm’s presence within the trust and estate planning community. Mariam leads Peak’s participation in industry conferences and events, coordinating strategy, messaging, sponsorships, and engagement opportunities to support both brand visibility and business development objectives.

In addition to her marketing responsibilities, Mariam plays an active role in Peak’s government relations and policy initiatives. She works with executive leadership, legislators, industry stakeholders, and external partners to support legislative efforts affecting Alaska’s trust and estate planning industry. She also oversees communications and administration for Alaska Trust & Estate Professionals (ATEP), a working group established in 2019 to support the continued advancement of Alaska’s trust and estate planning laws.

Active in the Anchorage estate planning community, she previously served as Executive Director of the Anchorage Estate Planning Council, where she remains an active member. She has also co-authored several articles and regularly contributes educational content addressing trust and estate planning topics.

Mariam brings more than a decade of experience in executive support, marketing, communications, event management, and business development. Holding various roles within the firm prior to moving into marketing leadership, Mariam has a broad understanding of the firm’s operations, strategic priorities, and client-focused approach.

Mariam earned her Certified Financial Marketing Professional (CFMP) designation from the American Bankers Association.

Our Team


David Smythe

Business Development & Relationship Officer


Cheyenne Redmond

Fiduciary Assistant


Jeff Kropschot

Chief Compliance Officer


Kyra Clarke

Fiduciary Officer


Melissa McKenna

Fiduciary Assistant


Alyssa Rosen

Head of Sales


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


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 Manager


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 Walters

Operations Specialist

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