TRUST OFFICER

Ryan L. Gonda joined Deseret Trust Company in May 2022. He previously worked as vice president of fiduciary services for an estate planning law firm, a trust officer for a corporate trust company, manager and policy analyst at various non-profit organizations, and a law clerk in Nevada District Court. He administers the online Donor-Advised Funds and facilitates non-standard asset gifts to Deseret Trust Company.Ryan’s main responsibilities include: <ul><li>Chair of the Donor-Advised Fund Task Force</li><li>Member of the following committees: <ul><li>Account Acceptance and Termination</li><li>Discretionary Distributions</li><li>Investment Review</li><li>Regulatory Compliance</li></ul></li></ul>Education and Experience: <ul><li>Bachelor of Arts (History and Cultural Anthropology)—University of Nevada Reno</li><li>Juris Doctorate—Mississippi College School of Law</li><li>Member of the Salt Lake Estate Planning Council</li><li>Member of the National Association of Charitable Gift Planners (CGP)</li><li>Completing Cannon Trust School—CTFA (Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor)</li><li>Past member of the Northern Nevada Planned Giving Roundtable, Northern Nevada Estate Planning Council, and University of Nevada Planned Giving Advisory Council</li></ul>Email: <a href="mailto:Ryan.Gonda@deserettrust.com">Ryan.Gonda@deserettrust.com</a>