Michael Ashford

Michael Ashford is a communications professional and marketing executive based in Denver, Colorado. He currently serves as the Director of Marketing at The Receptionist, a cloud-based Visitor Management Solution (VMS).12

Professional Background:

• Graduated from Kansas State University
• Previously worked at companies like Granicus and MindMixer in marketing leadership roles1
• Started his career as an award-winning journalist before transitioning to marketing2

Marketing Expertise: At The Receptionist, Ashford has been instrumental in driving company growth. During his tenure, he helped:

• Increase leads by 100% in his first two years
• Grow the company by 23% during the COVID-19 pandemic
• Drive a 159% year-over-year increase in monthly recurring revenue1

Personal Brand: Ashford describes himself as a builder, communicator, and strategist.23 His marketing approach focuses on:

• Scaling companies through effective communication
• Storytelling
• Humanizing brands
• People-first marketing strategies23

Additional Roles:

• Head Speaker Coach at TEDxManitouSprings
• Podcaster
• Communication coach
• Recently completed a Master of Science in Mass Communication4

Ashford is passionate about communication, leadership, and bridging social divides through meaningful conversations.45