Meet Erin Bonner, NCG

Owner of Sapphire Resources

Sapphire Resources is certified and bondable. Erin Bonner is a Nationally Certified Guardian with the National Guardianship Association.

Sapphire Resources helps individuals and their families through financial management from start to finish.

Erin Bonner started Sapphire Resources in 2017 to help individuals and their families through the difficulties of transitioning between life stages. Those that have worked with her over the years call her “the swiss army knife of services” because she always has the right tool for the job.

“I want people to know they’re valued. I want to be able to help them along a process that is challenging.”

Sapphire Resources’ financial services come with a concierge level of care. Whatever is needed, Erin and her team makes it happen.

Whether that’s planning what to keep when downsizing or putting the checks in the mail to make sure the bills get paid, Erin is there to help.

“Erin has a great compassion and understanding for clientele that need help with the next phase of their lives. I keep recommending her because my clients give me great feedback about her services. I’ve worked with her a lot now and find her to be a very trusted helping source for people.”

- Barbara West

Erin Bonner, NCG

Erin has an impressive history of doing excellent work managing financial assets.

She spent 30 years as a Chief Operations Officer handling budgets as high as $55 million
Oversaw non-profit staff managing 80 payee accounts for Medicaid benefits
Received financial management ratings in the excellent range from all audits of her work
Directly responsible for fundraising millions of dollars for charitable organizations
Acted as the payee for her father with dementia while he was receiving railroad retirement benefits
And Erin Bonner, owner of Sapphire Resources, is extremely well connected.

“I’m a native Eugenian, and that gives me a huge advantage,” Erin says. If she isn’t able to help, she knows the best fit to get the job done. “I just want to make people’s lives easier.”

Many seniors turn to their family to handle decisions about their estate and their finances. But many family members don’t have the financial skill set, or live far away, and it can cause a lot of tension and possibly contention.

“I’ve found that many of my clients don’t know what questions to even ask – they’re frequently confused about what needs to happen.” Most people Erin works with are perfectly capable of making their own decisions, they just need help with the mechanics and the logistics of it all.

Erin has a long career of interacting with lawyers, insurance agents, CPAs, accountants, financial advisors, and plenty of other financial professionals. Juggling all of those professionals starts to take up more and more time as people age, and can be even more difficult when someone has passed away.

Erin Bonner has the incredible ability to walk people through how to get from where they are to where they want to be. She’s the perfect combination of empathetic and effective.

Brie Park | Professional Fiduciary

Brie Park is a Nationally Certified Guardian with the National Guardianship Association, who grew up in southern Georgia and moved to Oregon in 2004. Brie Park joined the Sapphire team in April 2023 and brings over 20 years of extensive office experience to her role as a professional fiduciary, including five years as a paralegal and three years as a notary public. Brie’s background showcases key skills such as client communication, attention to detail, teamwork, problem-solving, and adaptability. Passionate about advocating for seniors, Brie collaborates with professionals to deliver holistic and coordinated service to Sapphire clients, while establishing strong relationships built on trust, confidentiality, and ethical standards.

Outside of her professional life, Brie enjoys gardening, hiking, camping, and scuba diving with her husband and six children.

Leah Crooks | Associate Fiduciary

Leah has called the Eugene area home since the age of nine, after relocating from California. She has over 18 years of experience in the medical field, where she has held a variety of roles and developed a broad and well-rounded skill set. In the latter part of her career she served as a Surgery Coordinator, earning a reputation as a highly efficient, detail-oriented, and results-driven administrative professional trusted by both physicians and patients.

Leah is passionate about building meaningful relationships and creating a positive experience for those she works with. She is known for fostering trust, ensuring clients feel respected and supported throughout their care. She thrives in fast-paced environments and values working with a dynamic and modern team in an ever-changing professional landscape. A natural problem solver, she approaches each new challenge with curiosity and determination. She is excited to bring her experience, strong organizational skills, and relationship-focused approach to the team at Sapphire Resources.

Outside of work, Leah enjoys spending time with family and friends, attending concerts and comedy shows, and exploring thrift stores in search of unique treasures. She is especially passionate about animals—particularly dogs—and is the proud dog mom to four: Lucy, Dezi, Muriel, and Meatball.

Kelsey Turner | Client Services Coordinator

Kelsey was born and raised in Portland and moved to Eugene in 2018. She has more than 10 years of experience across case management, healthcare, and public service. Her background includes several years in child abuse healthcare, parole and probation, and case management services for seniors, adults with disabilities, and veterans through local and federal government agencies. Kelsey joined Sapphire Resources in 2025 after recognizing that fiduciary work brings together the most meaningful parts of her previous roles—advocacy, coordination, care, and integrity. She is currently pursuing certification with the National Guardianship Association to expand her expertise and grow within the field.

A proud member of a federally recognized Native American tribe, Kelsey values the importance of family and community. These values influence the way she works with clients, treating everyone with respect and attentiveness while recognizing the importance of trust and long-term relationships. She lives in Eugene with her partner and their 3 children, and together they enjoy cheering on their kids at their weekend sports games, spending time with extended family, and exploring the great outdoors.

Steven Kueck | Office Manager

Hailing from regions afar, Steven brings with him an extensive background in administrative management, technical support, and operational leadership. He joined Sapphire in the spring of 2026, fitting right in with the care and attention to detail that the firm is known for. With a deep foundation in computer science and information technology, Steven spent years in the hospitality and accounting sectors in Eugene and Ashland, mastering the art of clear communication and calm leadership under tight deadlines. He’s also pretty quick with a joke.

Beyond work, Steven finds inspiration from his family to always make the world a little better; whether that means building furniture or just oiling a hinge. If he’s not playing games with his wife and kids, you’ll often find him in the garage working on his next project.

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