Ashley Sherry Brown

Ashley Sherry Brown, APR, MA, serves as the Director of External Communications for Coca-Cola Consolidated since November 2023, overseeing communication strategies across a 14-state region and leading media relations efforts. Prior experience includes nearly a decade at Atrium Health, culminating as Interim Director of Clinical Communications, where management of an enterprise-wide communication team and strategic outreach was essential to promoting clinical services. Additional roles include Director of Marketing & PR at YWCA Central Carolinas, Senior Public Relations Account Executive at Luquire, Corporate Communications Specialist at First Citizens Bank of SC, Director of Public Relations at Russell and Jeffcoat Realtors, and Community Relations Director at Family Connection. Ashley holds a Bachelor’s degree in English/Journalism and a Master's degree in Professional Communication from Clemson University.