Ashley received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies from Grand Valley State University in 2009 and her Master of Business Administration degree from Davenport University in 2019. She has served in many leadership roles within community organizations and charities, and is currently the President of The Marquette County Police & Firefighters' Fund. For over twelve years, Ashley  has been working with individuals and businesses in the finance industry. She recently joined CG Financial Services as a financial advisor and has experience in retirement planning, investment management, and estate planning. Ashley was born and raised in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and currently resides in Marquette, MI with her husband, Chris, and son, Jack. She enjoys spending her free time with loved ones at their family cabins or on the lake. She loves reading a variety of books and enjoys creative writing as a hobby.