Retirement/Institutional Services Team
Meet our Retirement/Institutional Services Team:
Brenda H. Brammer, CEBS®
Senior Vice President
Retirement/Institutional Services Manager
800.825.1856
brammebr@ctbi.com
For time sensitive requests:
cticeb@ctbi.com
Brenda joined CTIC's Wealth and Trust Management family in 1983 and has extensive experience in the administration of qualified retirement plans. Prior to joining WTM, Brenda worked in a law office. She graduated from Marshall University, Magna Cum Laude, B.B.A. in 1982. In 1991, she became a Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. She has attended multiple retirement services related schools and seminars since 1985.
Brenda is currently a member of the International Society of Certified Employee Benefit Specialists.
She is originally from Charleston, WV and resides in Ashland, KY with her husband. Brenda enjoys cooking, hiking, and nature.
Nikki Warford-Parker, RPA, QKA®
Vice President
Relationship Manager
800.825.1856
warforta@ctbi.com
For time sensitive requests:
cticeb@ctbi.com
Nikki joined CTIC's Wealth and Trust Management family in 2004. As Vice President, Nikki is responsible for the administration of institutional and retirement accounts. She graduated from Morehead State University in Morehead, KY with a Bachelor's of Arts degree.
Nikki holds a Retirement Plan Associate designation from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania along with the Qualified 401(k) Administrator from the American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries.
Nikki resides in Grayson, KY with her family.
Brian W. Chavis, AIF®, QKS®
Vice President
Retirement and Institutional Services
800.724.7974
chavisbr@ctbi.com
For time sensitive requests:
cticeb@ctbi.com
Brian joined CTIC's Wealth and Trust Management family in 2018. As Vice President, he is responsible for overseeing client relationships as well as the administration of institutional and retirement accounts. Prior to joining WTM, Brian was a financial advisor at BB&T and PNC.
Brian graduated from the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor's of Science degree in accounting and a Bachelor's of Business Administration degree in finance. He holds an Accredited Investment Fiduciary® (AIF®) designation as well as a Qualified 401(k) Specialist® (QKS®) designation.
Brian is originally from Cincinnati, OH and currently resides in Lexington, KY. In his spare time, he enjoys hunting, fishing, watching UK sports, and attending Keeneland.
Erin Strait
Relationship Specialist
800.825.1856
straiter@ctbi.com
For time sensitive requests:
cticeb@ctbi.com
Erin joined CTIC’s Wealth and Trust Management family in 2025. As a Relationship Specialist, Erin’s responsibilities include supporting relationship managers on the Retirement/Institutional Services team as well as facilitating administrative duties for our clients. She brings over seven years of retail and customer service experience to her new role.
Erin holds a B.B.A. in International Business and Japanese from Marshall University where she was also a member of the professional business fraternity, Delta Sigma Pi.
Erin resides in Ashland, KY. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, dancing, and sewing.
Claudia Crank
Service Associate
800.825.1856
crankcl@ctbi.com
For time sensitive requests:
cticeb@ctbi.com
Claudia joined CTIC's Wealth and Trust Management family in 2022. As a Service Associate her responsibilities include supporting Relationship Managers in our Retirement/Institutional Services department as well as facilitating administrative duties for our clients.
Claudia graduated from University of Maryland Global Campus with an Associates in accounting. She has over ten years of experience in retail and customer service.
Claudia is originally from Zella-Mehlis, Germany and currently resides in Ironton, OH. She enjoys traveling, reading, and cooking in her spare time.