kate chandler

founder

bryan carnahan

Kate has been a part of the Central Oregon legal community since 1993, with experience as a court clerk, legal assistant, escrow and 1031 exchange assistant, and 11 years as a probate paralegal.

Kate started Ponderosa Fiduciary Services in 2019. During her time as a probate paralegal she came to realize there was a huge need in Central Oregon for a company that would work with clients doing everything from helping with simple bill paying and coordination of services up to guardianships and conservatorships; and, if necessary, complete service to her clients by administering their estate to insure their final wishes are fulfilled. She enjoys the variety of work as a professional fiduciary and especially tailoring to the special needs and circumstances of her clients.

Kate is a third-generation Central Oregonian, returning to live in Redmond in 1993. She has been married for over 30 years, has two adult children, and enjoys gardening, camping, fishing, cooking, and spending time with her family. She also enjoys traveling and has been in all fifty states.

Education and Certifications:

National Certified Guardian Center for Guardianship Certification – Harrisburg Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Arts, Social Work Eastern Nazarene College – Quincy Massachusetts

Notary Public State of Oregon

Bryan Carnahan joined Ponderosa Fiduciary Services in 2024 after becoming a National Certified Guardian (NCG).

Bryan has lived in Central Oregon since 2003 and is married to Sarah and they have two children. Bryan and his family enjoy everything from the high mountains of the Eagle Cap Wilderness to the sandy beaches of the Oregon coast along with everything in between.

Bryan comes to Ponderosa with over 15 years as a licensed Administrator of Assisted Living in Oregon. He has an extensive knowledge of senior living, financial assistance programs, and strategies to navigate through long-term care resources. Bryan has the ability to use this knowledge along with his keen focus of customer service to serve our clients well-being while also maintaining the highest level of customer experience satisfaction.

Decades of experience in the Central Oregon legal community • Professional • Personable
• Non-confrontational • Reliable • Available day, night, weekdays or weekends • Local or long distance jobs welcome

Decades of experience in the Central Oregon legal community • Professional • Personable
• Reliable • Available day, night, weekdays or weekends • Local or long distance jobs welcome