Ashley was born and raised in Johnston, Iowa, and attended the University of Northern Iowa where she met her husband David. Ashley graduated in 2013 with a degree in Vocal Music and joined David on staff with The Navigators. They stayed at UNI for two more years before moving to join the Navigator staff team at Iowa State in 2015.
Ashley became a member of GABC in 2016. Since being in Ames, David and Ashley have welcomed their two kids, Lily and Jesse, as well as become the directors of The Navigators at ISU. Ashley remains on staff with The Navigators as a volunteer, discipling Navigator staff and student women, leading Bible studies, and hosting gatherings in her home.
Ashley thoroughly enjoys looking for God in Creation and in music. She spends her free time songwriting, reading, connecting with and encouraging friends in the Lord, watching some shows and movies, playing board games with David and friends, and having fun with her kids.