City of Fishers
Ashley Elrod has a diverse work experience spanning over 15 years. Ashley began their career as a Marketing Intern and Special Events Coordinator at Perpetual Technologies, Inc. in 2005. Ashley then worked at WiesnerMedia as a Marketing Assistant and later as a Senior Marketing Coordinator from 2007 to 2009.
From 2009 to 2011, Ashley worked as a Marketing Manager at Summit Business Media. In 2010, they joined ACE Applied Composites Engineering, where they served in Sales & Marketing.
In 2011, Ashley joined the City of Indianapolis's Department of Public Works. After that, they moved to the Indy Chamber in 2012 and held two roles: Senior Marketing Manager and Economic Development Program Director. As the Economic Development Program Director, they led the implementation of the Indianapolis Metro's Global Trade and Investment Strategy.
In 2017, Ashley joined the City of Fishers as the Community and Public Relations Director, where their role is ongoing.
Ashley Elrod graduated from Indiana University - Kelley School of Business in 2007, with a degree in Business. Ashley'sfield of study was Marketing and Event Management.
City of Fishers
The City of Fishers is a suburb of Indianapolis, Indiana, located in Hamilton County and was named #1 Place to Live in the US by Money Magazine in 2017. Under the leadership of Mayor Scott Fadness, Fishers is known as a smart, vibrant, and entrepreneurial city through its neighborhood development, dedication to supporting high-growth companies, and innovative city processes. With a population of 91,832 (2017), Fishers is one of the fastest growing communities in Indiana and has received national accolades for entrepreneurship, livability, and safety. Key community assets include: - A vibrant Nickel Plate District complete with local restaurants, shopping and dining options. - A world-class school district, Hamilton Southeastern Schools. - 24 park properties totally 591 acres, 131 miles of nature and multi-use trails, 61 sports fields and 2 splash pads. - Nickel Plate District Amphitheater visited by over 180,000 people for concerts and events. 2017 Awards include: - #24 on Alarm.org's 2017 Top 100 Safest Cities in America - 100 on Livability's 2017 Top 100 Best Places to Live - #35 on GoodCall's list of 2017 Best Cities for K-12 Teachers - 2017 KaBoom! Playful City USA Community - 2017 Niche.com ranked 16th on Best Places to Live In America - #6 on The SafeWise Report for The 30 Safest Cities to Raise a Child