Originally from Tulsa, OK, Ashley moved to Austin in 1996 to attend the University of Texas. Very soon after arriving, she knew it was her forever home.
In 2014, after working for a year as Assistant to Mark Strüb, Ashley got her REALTOR license. She was integral to the achievements earned by the Strüb Residential Group of #1 ranking in 2019, #2 in 2020, and #1 in 2021. Living in Austin for 20+ years, Ashley knows its areas and their personalities very well. She has helped hundreds of people buy and sell real estate and viewed a thousand + properties in the process. It’s a large bank of knowledge she brings to every relationship.
She majored in Cultural Anthropology, studied abroad in Venezuela, then moved to Houston after graduating in 2000. There she went into marketing research, conducting studies across the US and Europe for major oil and gas companies, world-leading healthcare organizations, and other Fortune 500 companies.
Since then, she has worked in advertising, marketing, and as a business owner. This experience has taught her the importance of clear, concise communications and the power of first impressions.
In 2003, Ashley and her husband, designed and built the house they still live in today. Jeff's residential construction company provides Ashley with strong knowledge and resources within the building and renovating process.
Pairing her passion for houses and land with her marketing background, Ashley creates and executes nimble marketing plans that turn a well-loved home or investment property into a highly-desired product. She is an expert at preparing a property for market. She often wears the hat of General Contractor on behalf of her clients, doing what is needed to get a property in its best shape possible. Because she also works with many Buyers, she knows what attributes Buyers desire most, which translates into high returns for her Sellers. It also enables her to be an extremely effective negotiator.
Ashley and Jeff have two daughters, Kate and Liv. They reside in the Lake Hills area on the west side of Austin in Eanes ISD. They love boating on Lake Austin, hanging out at their Lake Park, hiking Commons Ford, and meeting up with friends at the neighborhood hang-outs, Patrizi’s and Civil Goat. On Friday mornings, you can find her on the pickle ball court.
