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The most important element of any trust company is the people you work with and
trust. Read more about our knowledgeable and experienced team and contact us to set
up a complimentary in-person consultation.
Each BECU Trust Company professional has an average of 15+ years of experience in
the trust industry, bringing with them resources from many different facets of the
trust business, including administration, legal, real estate and investment
experience to share with BECU members.
Jason Ritzenthaler, CFA, CTFA
Vice President-Trust and Investments
Jason Ritzenthaler works directly with BECU Trust Officers and clients to deliver customized, personal investment management services.
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Jason joined MEMBERS Trust Company in 2005 and has been instrumental in developing the innovative and successful investment solutions provided to our clients. Jason graduated from the Florida State University with an undergraduate degree in Finance and Management Information Systems in 2001. With over 10 years of experience in the trust and financial services industry, Jason believes investment management is a fiduciary commitment focused on defining an investor’s personal risk and return objectives then tailoring a comprehensive investment strategy to meet both short and long-term goals. Jason earned the prestigious Chartered Financial Analyst®, CFA®, designation in 2009. He graduated with academic honors from the Florida Graduate Trust School and obtained his Certified Trust and Financial Advisor®, CTFA®, certification in 2006.
Jason is a member of the Institute of Certified Bankers, the CFA Institute, and the CFA Society of Chicago. At the 2008 CFA European Conference, Jason joined global portfolio managers and analysts to study significant trends and issues facing the investment industry, including: Behavioral Finance, Global Asset Allocation, and the role of Sovereign Wealth Funds and Emerging Markets. Most recently, Jason studied with leading financial professionals at Harvard University to gain insight into the latest academic thinking on investment strategy and the current and future economic landscape.
BECU Trust Company, partnering with MEMBERS Trust Company, is dedicated to offering our clients and members professional investment management services delivered with the highest of integrity adhering to the fiduciary standard you deserve. Get a complete introduction to the entire investment team of MEMBERS Trust Company.
Linda Davenport, CTFA
Vice President and Senior Trust Officer
Linda assisted in the formation of BECU Trust Company in 2002 bringing with her a wealth of experience that includes over 17 years in the trust industry. Most recently, she was a trust officer at another local start-up trust company.
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While there, her duties included operations and administration. Other trust experience includes, working five years with Key Trust Company in the area of probate and personal trust administration. She also has working knowledge in the area of real estate and bank collections.
Linda holds a BS degree in Business Administration and a Certified Trust and Financial Advisor designation from the Institute of Certified Bankers. She has also attended Cannon Financial Institute specializing in personal trust administration and Sungard Institutional Operations training and was instrumental in the establishment of BECU Trust Company’s operations department. She is a member of the Eastside and Seattle Estate Planning Council.
Michael W. Steadman, CTFA
Vice President and Senior Trust Officer
Mike joined BECU Trust Company to assist in its establishment in 2003 bringing with him over 24 years of experience in the trust industry including positions at various bank trust departments.
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Before joining BECU Trust Company, he worked for 19 years at Key Trust Company; most recently serving as Vice President and Trust Administrator.
Mike holds a Certified Trust and Financial Advisor designation from the Institute of Certified Bankers. He holds an Associate Degree in Business Administration with a major in accounting from Whatcom Community College and is a graduate of Cannon Financial Institute, specializing in personal trusts. He is a member of the Tacoma Estate Planning Council and serves on other professional and community boards.
Chris Flammang
Assistant Vice President and Trust Officer
Chris joined BECU Trust Company in September of 2005 as a Trust Assistant bringing with her with her 27 years of experience in client/member communications, resolutions and relationships. In 2008, Chris became a Trust Administrator.
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Prior to coming to BECU Trust Company, Chris was employed with BECU. Starting as a Member Service (MS) Representative in January 1994 with the opening of the new Everett Facility, she was soon promoted as an Administrative Assistant to the manager and eventually to the MS Director/VP in Tukwila. Her training and skills in working with executives and members, building relationships, finding solutions, holding confidentialities and advocating a positive member experience provided a seamless transition to BECU Trust Company where she continues to use those skills in her role as Trust Administrator.
Chris is pursuing her CTFA designation and continues with her education to increase her knowledge and trends of the trust industry.
Rachelle Czaplinski
Business Development Officer
Rachelle joined BECU Trust Company in August 2006 bringing with her seven years of marketing, member relations and business development experience.
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Prior to joining BECU Trust Company, Rachelle spent seven years working at the BECU Kent Neighborhood Financial Center, five and a half of those years as Branch Manager.
Rachelle holds a BA in Communications from the University of Washington with an emphasis on Institutions and Effects. She has completed Cannon Financial Institute’s course in Cannon Trust Fundamentals and Pohl Consulting and Training, Inc’s course in Relationship Sales Training. Rachelle received her Leadership Certification from the Leadership Institute of South Puget Sound. Rachelle was involved with the King County community serving as an active member in the Rotary Club, the Kent Chamber of Commerce and the Covington Chamber of Commerce.
Get in touch
Call us: 206-812-5176 or 800-233-2328, ext. 5176
E-mail us: becutrust@becu.org
BECU Trust Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of BECU and not insured by NCUA. BECU Trust Company services are available to members and non-members with assets of $500K or more.