Ashley Brauer, MBA
With a background in television news, public relations and marketing, Ashley Brauer understands what it takes to earn media coverage, connect with an audience, and move the needle. She works to craft and fine-tune clients’ messages and deliver them to the right audiences in an efficient and effective way that drives results.
Brauer has served diverse clients, including in the aerospace, automotive, disaster relief, distilled spirits, education, health, hospitality and tourism, and technology fields – including multiple Fortune Global Top 20 companies. She has worked in-house, as an agency partner, and alongside other agency partners to create innovative solutions for her clients.
After earning Bachelor of Arts degrees in broadcast news and psychology from Western Kentucky University, Brauer went on to work as a news producer for nearly a decade. In these roles, she was responsible for story and content selection, conceptualized presentation, wrote copy, and oversaw live execution. Her favorite assignments included Presidential Primary Debate specials, Final Four sports specials, and countless hours of live Kentucky Derby and Derby-related coverage. She won many awards for her efforts.
Brauer earned her Master of Business Administration from the University of Louisville. In addition, she completed certificates in speechwriting and digital communications.
Brauer is a member of the Rotary Club of Louisville where she currently serves as chair of the Speakers and Leadership Fellows committees. She was named Rotarian of the Year in 2023. Brauer has previously served as a Board Director, and chair of the Public Image and Emerging Leaders committees.
Brauer is a member of the 2024 Leadership Kentucky Class, the Public Relations Society of America – Bluegrass Chapter and the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels. She is a published author and photographer.
Tiffany Reash
Tiffany Reash brings a versatile, cross-industry approach to marketing and communications strategy, with a career spanning higher education, B2B, manufacturing, healthcare and technology. As Senior Marketing & Communications Strategist at Max Strategic Communications, she works to develop and execute strategies that sharpen a client’s message and deliver measurable results.
Reash most recently served as Marketing and Communications Manager at the University of Indianapolis, where she partnered with leadership across the university’s full academic spectrum, from biology, engineering and nursing to physical therapy, education and psychology, to market and promote their programs. That work required her to translate a wide range of academic disciplines into clear, compelling messaging for diverse audiences, a skill she now brings to clients across industries.
Reash has also held roles in public relations and digital marketing agencies, supporting clients ranging from early-stage startups to nationally recognized brands. Her experience includes managing media relations and thought leadership campaigns for B2B SaaS companies, planning and executing digital marketing strategies across SEO, paid media and social platforms, and serving as a trusted client point-of-contact for high-volume accounts. She brings a strong understanding of performance analytics, content strategy and collaborative execution across internal teams and external vendors.
Reash earned her Bachelor of Science in Communication and Public Relations from the University of Indianapolis.