Ashley has a degree in Business Administration and Marketing from Missouri Western State University.  Since obtaining her degree, she has worked in various business positions at Hallmark Cards, Boehringer Ingelheim and Mosaic Life Care, prior to taking office as Buchanan County Circuit Clerk in 2019.  She and her husband Matt, have two daughters, one in high school and one in college.   She enjoys teaching fitness classes at the YMCA along with outdoor running.  She also enjoys attending college sporting events to root on the Missouri Western Griffons (Griff Up) and the Arkansas Razorbacks (Woo Pig).