“Dedicated to intentional design”

As Franco’s Creative Director, Ashley oversees and manages all design and video needs across the agency. With over 15 years of experience in the marketing and advertising industry, Ashley has a strong record of bringing ideas to life from conception through final execution. She adeptly leads the creative process with an emphasis on strategy, quality, and innovative solutions.

Ashley’s diverse experience spans industries including municipal, automotive, nonprofit, and e-commerce sectors. She is dedicated to creating materials that strengthen and accurately depict each client’s unique characteristics, qualities, and complexities.

Passionate about crafting memorable designs that stand out in today’s saturated media landscape, Ashley specializes in brand identities, graphic design, and photography. Her work has supported numerous notable and award-winning projects, including an IABC Heritage Region Silver Quill Award and a CCA North America Gold Award.

Before joining Franco in 2015, Ashley gained experience as a Junior Art Director for an independent design firm, where she created successful branding and print materials. She maintained a multi-year partnership with an independent industrial design studio as a contracted designer, primarily focusing on logo design and re-branding. Additionally, she honed her editorial skills through multiple internships at local publications throughout Metro Detroit.

Ashley holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the College for Creative Studies with a concentration in photography and a dual minor in graphic design and advertising.

Outside of work, Ashley enjoys exploring Dearborn with her husband Nicholas and son Felix.