Ashley Gray, Managing Director
Ashley Gray is the Managing Director with Aquila Equity Partners. In her role, Ashley is involved in all areas of the firm’s activities from deal sourcing, underwriting, and transaction execution to supporting our portfolio company partners.
Ashley brings more than a decade of experience across investment banking, advisory, corporate finance, and operations. Her background supporting lower-middle market companies crosses a diverse range of sectors including technology, building products, industrial & field services, manufacturing, business services, and healthcare. She has participated in more than 35 transactions with over $500 million in combined value.
Prior to Aquila, Ashley was the Finance Director at ArtiFlex Manufacturing, a privately held tier-one automotive supplier, where she led the company’s acquisition activity, developed and managed business analytics, and managed the company’s banking relationship and compliance. Prior to ArtiFlex Manufacturing, she held a variety of roles in investment banking and corporate development with Cascade Partners, Charter Capital Partners, DTE Energy and Great Expressions Dental Centers. Ashley has been responsible for project management, strategic planning, transaction advisory, budgeting, financial analysis, business development, and presentation preparation.
Ashley is an active member of ACG Detroit and ACG Western Michigan. She is a Supervisory Board Member of Community Financial Credit Union and a Board Member of ACG West Michigan. Ashley earned both her Masters of Business Administration and Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Accounting, with Honors, from Grand Valley State University’s Seidman College of Business.
Outside of work, Ashley spends her time with her husband, entertaining her two boys who enjoy biking, walks, boating, and snowboarding. She also enjoys reading and traveling with her family.