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Aaron Ayer
Driving business success through the Salesforce platform
Aaron Ayer is the Founder and CEO of The Hunley Group, LLC, a consultancy that specializes in marketing, sales, and customer service automation, particularly as a Salesforce.com Gold Partner. He has been in this role since June 2010, focusing on delivering best-practice solutions for various industries including construction, building materials, manufacturing, and distribution.1
Professional Background
Before founding The Hunley Group, Ayer held several significant positions:
- Vice President of Marketing & Business Development at Hycrete, Inc. (2009-2010), where he was responsible for demand generation and market development.
- Vice President of Marketing & Strategy at StrionAir (2007-2008), overseeing marketing for HVAC technologies.
- Vice President at Kingbird Industries LLC (2003-2007), managing operations for a manufacturer in the commercial construction sector.
- Director of Sales & Marketing at YAFO Networks (2001-2002), leading business development in telecommunications.
His early career included roles in product marketing and engineering at companies like Corvis Corporation and Corning, Inc., as well as serving as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy Submarines from 1990 to 1995.1
Education
Ayer holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology (1985-1989) and an MBA in Marketing from Harvard Business School (1998-2000). He also pursued graduate studies in Electrical Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology.1
Certifications
He is certified in various Salesforce disciplines, including:
- Salesforce.com Certified Pardot Consultant
- Salesforce Data Cloud Consultant
- Salesforce.com Certified Sales Cloud Consultant
- Salesforce.com Certified Administrator
Additionally, he is a Registered Professional Engineer and holds LEED AP certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.1
Ayer's extensive experience and educational background position him as a knowledgeable leader in business automation solutions tailored to enhance client operations.