Ashley Lynn Hughes

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Executive Director at American National Cattle Women, Inc.
January 1, 2023 - Present
Manages all accounting, event planning, membership, and volunteer leaders.
Leadership Coach at PeopleTek Coaching
January 1, 2023 - Present
Focused on improving self-awareness, conflict management skills, communication skills, and overall leadership in individuals and teams through leadership and development coaching.
Owner/President at Ashley Hughes Consulting, LLC
January 1, 2022 - Present
Consulting and coaching enterprise focused on marketing, public relations, business strategy, and leadership development.
Manager of Corporate Affairs at Southeast Milk, Inc.
January 1, 2022 - October 15, 2025
Responsible for marketing and communication efforts on behalf of SMI Farm & Ranch. Supported SMI Farm & Ranch sales team and service technicians. Managed IT department for cooperative. Headlined cost savings efforts within IT department.
Technical Sales Representative at MULTIMIN USA
January 1, 2021 - October 15, 2025
Managed sales and educational efforts for MULTIMIN USA in East Texas.
Executive Vice President at American Brahman Breeders Association
January 1, 2019 - October 15, 2025
Managed all operations, finances, programming, and staff of ABBA.
Assistant Manager of Operations at Etheridge Cattle Company
January 1, 2018 - October 15, 2025
Responsible for analyzing all preconditioning and fat cattle feeding data. Oversaw day to day operations and logistics. Managed issues monitoring and management for Florida Cattle Ranchers branded beef company.
Cattle Program Marketing and Procurement Manager at FPL Food, LLC
January 1, 2017 - Present
Responsible for promoting FPL's Fed Cattle Program to potential partners across southeastern United States. Assisted with procurement of cattle for fed beef and cull cattle programs. Developed all marketing materials for Fed Cattle Program.
Executive Director at Florida Beef Council / Florida Cattlemen’s Association
January 1, 2016 - October 15, 2025
Coordinated consumer education and promotional events, nutrition and health influencer programs, retail and foodservice programs, producer communication activities, issues response efforts, and other marketing campaigns. Managed multiple media outlets, such as radio, social media, and websites.
Director of Industry Information at Georgia Beef Board / Georgia Cattlemen’s Association
January 1, 2011 - October 15, 2025
Coordinated consumer education and promotional events, nutrition and health influencer programs, retail and foodservice programs, producer communication activities, issues response efforts, and other marketing campaigns. Managed multiple media outlets, such as radio, social media, and websites.
Executive Director at American National Cattle Women, Inc.
January 1, 2023 - Present
Manages all accounting, event planning, membership, and volunteer leadership.
Leadership Coach at PeopleTek Coaching
January 1, 2023 - Present
Focused on improving self-awareness, conflict management skills, communication skills, and overall leadership in individuals and teams through leadership and development coaching.
Owner/President at Ashley Hughes Consulting, LLC
January 1, 2022 - Present
Consulting and coaching enterprise focused on marketing, public relations, business strategy, and leadership development.
Manager of Corporate Affairs at Southeast Milk, Inc.
January 1, 2022 - October 15, 2025
Responsible for marketing and communication efforts on behalf of SMI Farm & Ranch. Supported SMI Farm & Ranch sales team and service technicians. Managed IT department for cooperative. Headlined cost savings efforts within IT department.
Technical Sales Representative at MULTIMIN USA
January 1, 2021 - October 15, 2025
Managed sales and educational efforts for MULTIMIN USA in East Texas.
Executive Vice President at American Brahman Breeders Association
January 1, 2019 - October 15, 2025
Managed all operations, finances, programming, and staff of ABBA.
Assistant Manager of Operations at Etheridge Cattle Company
January 1, 2018 - October 15, 2025
Responsible for analyzing all preconditioning and fat cattle feeding data. Oversaw day to day operations and logistics. Managed issues monitoring and management for Florida Cattle Ranchers branded beef company.
Cattle Program Marketing and Procurement Manager at FPL Food, LLC
January 1, 2017 - October 15, 2025
Responsible for promoting FPL's Fed Cattle Program to potential partners across southeastern United States. Assisted with procurement of cattle for fed beef and cull cattle programs. Developed all marketing materials for Fed Cattle Program.
Executive Director at Florida Beef Council/Florida Cattlemen’s Association
January 1, 2016 - October 15, 2025
Coordinated consumer education and promotional events, nutrition and health influencer programs, retail and foodservice programs, producer communication activities, issues response efforts, and other marketing campaigns. Managed multiple media outlets, such as radio, social media, and websites.
Director of Industry Information at Georgia Beef Board / Georgia Cattlemen’s Association
January 1, 2011 - October 15, 2025
Coordinated consumer education and promotional events, nutrition and health influencer programs, retail and foodservice programs, producer communication activities, issues response efforts, and other marketing campaigns. Managed multiple media outlets, such as radio, social media, and websites.

Education

Master of Science in Animal Nutrition at University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2008
Bachelor of Science in Food and Resource Economics at University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006
Master of Science in Animal Nutrition at University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2008
Bachelor of Science in Food and Resource Economics at University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006

Qualifications

PeopleTek Certified Professional Leader
January 1, 2023 - October 15, 2025
Certified Coach, World Coaching Institute
January 1, 2022 - October 15, 2025
Certified E.A.T. Judge, World Food Championships
January 1, 2020 - October 15, 2025
Texas Farm Credit Certificate in Advanced Ranch Management, King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management
January 1, 2021 - October 15, 2025
Excellence in Ag Leadership Program, King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Liquid Feeds Symposium
January 1, 2023 - October 15, 2025
University of Florida Block & Bridle Little International – Cattle Judge
January 1, 2022 - October 15, 2025
Junior Florida Cattlemen’s Association
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Junior Florida Cattlemen’s Association
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Junior Florida Cattlemen’s Association
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Junior Florida Cattlemen’s Association
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Junior Florida Cattlemen’s Association
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
American National CattleWomen Executive Leadership Meeting
January 1, 2022 - October 15, 2025
University of Florida Animal Sciences, Careers in the Livestock Industry Class
January 1, 2021 - October 15, 2025
National Pedigreed Livestock Council Annual Meeting
January 1, 2019 - October 15, 2025
Tennessee Young Farmers and Ranchers Convention
January 1, 2018 - October 15, 2025
University of Florida Beef Cattle Short Course
January 1, 2016 - October 15, 2025
American National CattleWomen Region II Meeting
January 1, 2016 - October 15, 2025
Committee Chair, Animal Welfare Committee, Florida CattleWomen
January 1, 2022 - October 15, 2025
Committee Member/Website Designer, UF Florida Cattlemen’s Institute & Allied Trade Show
January 1, 2022 - October 15, 2025
Member/Judge – Scholarships, Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
PeopleTek Certified Professional Leader
January 1, 2023 - October 15, 2025
Certified Coach, World Coaching Institute
January 1, 2022 - October 15, 2025
E.A.T. Judge, World Food Championships
January 1, 2020 - October 15, 2025
Certificate in Advanced Ranch Management, King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management, King Ranch University/King Ranch Institute
January 1, 2021 - October 15, 2025
Excellence in Ag Leadership Program, King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Careers in the Livestock Industry Class
January 1, 2021 - October 15, 2025

Industry Experience

Agriculture & Mining, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Retail, Media & Entertainment