Senior Vice President of Development, Blue Star Families

As the daughter of two senior master sergeants in the Air Force, Ashley was led to serve upon graduating from Kennesaw State University, commissioning as a second lieutenant in 2009. While on active duty, Ashley was a platoon commander in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, leading convoy operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Her last duty station was Marine Barracks Washington. Upon transitioning from active duty, Ashley joined the Private sector, working in sales and marketing roles at AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals.

Ashley has served in fundraising and sales roles for the past 15 years. She has led development, event, and gift planning departments, where she coordinated and directed initiatives for principal-level partnerships with individuals, corporations, and organizations to advance philanthropic endeavors. She is also a 2026 MBA Candidate at USC.

Ashley resides at Camp Pendleton, CA with her husband, LtCol Mark Saville, U.S. Marine Corps, and their children.