Leadership

Blue Trust is led by executive and field leaders responsible for firm governance, investment discipline, and client service standards.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

Strategic Direction and Firm Governance

Executive leadership directs strategy, fiduciary stewardship, and operational management.

Kevin Payne

Head of Enterprise Business Solutions

Jamie Spruyt

Sr. Managing Director, Family Office

David Williams

Vice President, Marketing

Field LEADERSHIP

Regional & Managing Directors

Field leadership provides regional accountability across offices and advisory teams, supporting national consistency and defined local responsibility.

Kerry A. Mallory

National Managing Director, Sr. Partner

CKA®

Atlanta, GA

Derek V. Irish

West Region Managing Director, Houston Managing Director, Sr. Partner

CFP®

CKA®

CWS®

Houston, TX

Aaron Klopfenstein

Central Region Managing Director, Sr. Private Wealth Advisor, Sr. Partner

CFP®

Indianapolis, IN

Beverly A. DeStefano

Managing Director, Sr. Partner

CFP®

CWS®

Phoenix, AZ

Ryan E. Blackburn

Managing Director, Partner

CFP®

CWS®

Holland, MI

Gary Bell II

Managing Director, Sr. Partner

CFP®

CKA®

Nashville, TN

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