MEET OUR TEAM
JEFFRY WILLIAM WRIGHT // President, CEO, Trust Officer
Jeffry, the founder of Kodiak Trust Company, has 30+ years of experience assisting international clients in managing their family wealth through a multi-family office of a registered investment advisory firm (RIA). He also managed trust companies in Switzerland and the Bahamas for the multi-family office.
During his 27 years at William Wright Associates, Jeff was a primary contact for many of the clients. His responsibilities included legal structure management, tax and estate planning, management of non-financial assets for clients, management of non-investment bank accounts, and many projects requested by the clients. Foremost, Jeff was a resource for clients for the management of their estates.
In September, 2017, Jeff established Kodiak Trust Company and has enjoyed working with clients, new and old, while establishing trusts in the State of Alaska.
Jeff earned a B.A. in Economics and Spanish from Brigham Young University and an MBA from Southern Methodist University. He is a Registered Investment Advisor and member of STEP. As a member of STEP, Jeff participates in conferences and seminars on a regular basis. He is also a member of the Anchorage Estate Planning Council.
EMAIL jeff.wright@kodiaktrust.com
OFFICE (907) 302-2990
MOBILE (925) 766-5503
DUKE KAHUMOKU // Vice-President, Trust Officer, Compliance Officer
Duke has lived and worked in Alaska for the past 28+ years. He grew up in Kodiak, lived in the Matsu, Anchorage and Eagle River. He served a two-year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Auckland, New Zealand. Duke graduated with a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Alaska Anchorage.
As a former bank manager and commercial lender, Duke understands the fiduciary responsibility to his clients. Duke left banking and joined Kodiak Trust Company where he functions as a Trust Officer and Compliance Officer. He also serves as a member of the Board for Kodiak Trust Company.
Duke and his family of six enjoy serving others in church and in the community. They love spending time outdoors and exploring the great state of Alaska.
EMAIL duke.kahumoku@kodiaktrust.com
OFFICE (907) 302-2990
MOBILE (907) 240-3004
Ian Blackwelder // Trust Officer
Ian joined KTC in September 2023. Ian comes to Kodiak Trust Company after a term as a judicial law clerk in Nome, Alaska. Although new to Estate planning, Ian’s work experience spans a breadth of legal fields from real estate transactions and entrepreneurship, to entity selection, tax filing, and intellectual property.
Ian earned a B.S. in Environmental Science from Brigham Young University, where his studies focused on soils and international development. He also participated in two studies abroad to Ecuador, where he previously served as a missionary. Ian attended Vermont Law School for his Juris Doctor, where his studies centered around water and natural resource management.
Ian loves to teach and enjoys building relationships with people through shared experiences. Outside of work, he can be found with his wife and daughter enjoying any kind of outdoor activity, from berry picking and fishing, to rock climbing and hiking.
EMAIL ian.blackwelder@kodiaktrust.com
OFFICE (907)302-2990
MOBILE (949) 847-4262
PATRICIA TANNER, CFP // Marketing Director
During her long career in the financial and estate planning industry, Patricia has held various positions such as: independent insurance broker; Senior management in major insurance companies; certified financial planner with ces in Europe and the United States. Patricia founded and managed, Fortune Strategies, a company specializing in estate and insurance planning for high net worth clients.
In October of 2017, Patricia joined Kodiak Trust Company and currently works with our marketing department.
Patricia earned a B.A. from Brigham Young University; an M.A. from San Jose State College; and various certificates in the financial industry including, CLU, ChFC, and CFP. She has been a speaker at various conferences and seminars in the United States, Europe, and South America.
EMAIL patricia.tanner@kodiaktrust.com
OFFICE (907) 302-2990
MOBILE (925) 998-8506
MAUREEN WRIGHT // Trust Administrator
Ever since joining Kodiak Trust Company in early 2018, Maureen has helped streamline the onboarding and management of our trusts. During her career Maureen has started her own property management company and works with several of our trust clients to manage property held within their trusts.
Maureen graduated with a B.A. from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah.
EMAIL maureen.wright@kodiaktrust.com
OFFICE (907) 302-2990
MOBILE (925)766-5508
NATE CARDON // Trust Administrator
Nate officially joined the Kodiak Trust company in early 2022 and helps with managing transactions and documentation. Nate has lived all over the country, but he likes to refer to Alaska as his home. After graduating high school, Nate went on a two-year ecclesiastical mission to Mexico, where he learned to love the Hispanic culture and people.
Nate is currently pursuing a degree in business management through Brigham Young University Idaho and studying to become a certified trust advisor.
In his free time, Nate likes spending time with his wife, playing the piano, mountaineering, and playing basketball.
EMAIL nate.cardon@kodiaktrust.com
OFFICE (907)302-2990
MOBILE (385) 437-9211
MELANIE WRIGHT // Trust Administrator
Melanie joined KTC in 2023 and assists KTC with account transactions and documentation. Prior to joining Kodiak Trust Company Melanie was working in mental health counseling after graduating from Brigham Young University – Idaho in 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. However, Melanie has decided to follow in her father’s footsteps and join the family business.
In her free time, Melanie loves to garden and sew. After living in several different states, Melanie knows she has found her home in Alaska and enjoys ATVing, snowmachining, and fishing.
EMAIL melanie.wright@kodiaktrust.com
OFFICE (907)302-2990
MOBILE (925)322-3096