In 2014, Ashley started her career with Macayo’s Mexican Food as Director of Marketing & Brand Management. After Kind Hospitality’s acquisition of the beloved restaurant brand in 2019, Ashley earned her current role as VP of Marketing & Brand Management for Kind Hospitality in 2021. Currently she uses her genuine and creative nature to oversee marketing, brand management, promotions, restaurant openings and special projects for us. Born and raised in Chicago, in 2008 Ashley was called west to Arizona, where she attended Arizona State University and earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Communications. Though she resides in Arizona, she remains a die-hard Chicago Cubs fan. Her favorite college basketball team inspired the name of her mini goldendoodle, Duke.