Ashley Freer

Ashley Freer has a diverse work experience spanning from 1999 to the present. Ashley began their career as an Account Executive at Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide, where they managed client programs for accounts such as EarthLink, Inc. and Discovery. In 2001, they became the Director of Marketing Communications at the Atlanta History Center, where they were responsible for local, regional, and national visibility for various exhibitions and galleries. Following their time at the Atlanta History Center, Ashley joined BlueLinx Corporation as the Communications Manager, where they established and operated the corporate communications department and managed all public relations activities. Ashley then worked as a Consultant in Public Relations and Communications, assisting various companies with their client projects. Currently, Ashley holds the role of Principal, Group Director and Strategist at Balcom Agency, where they research, writes, presents, and implements marketing and communication plans for clients across multiple industries. Their current client list includes Cook Children's Health Care System, Dairy MAX, and Downtown Fort Worth, Inc. Overall, Ashley has gained extensive experience in marketing and communications and has successfully worked with clients from various industries throughout their career.

Ashley Freer obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lee University from 1995 to 1999. Ashley majored in Communication and had minors in History and Religion. Following their undergraduate studies, they pursued a Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary from 2006 to 2009. No specific field of study was mentioned for their Master's degree.