Background

Ashley, Ann Knight was born on October 31, 1953 in Asheville, North Carolina, United States. Daughter of Edward Hines and Ruby Francis (Jones) Knight.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Education, University North Carolina, Greensboro, 1975.

Career

Head cultural arts department, instructor Charles D. Owen Senior High School, Buncombe County Schools, Swannanca, North Carolina, 1976-1979. Regional trainer Steak & Ale Corporation, Dallas, 1980-1983. Manager Biltmore Estate Wine Company, Asheville, since 1984.

Consultant Traveler's Management Corporation, Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Achievements

• Ann Knight Ashley has been listed as a noteworthy wine company administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member board adjustments town council, Montreat, North Carolina, 1987. Member National Restaurant Association, Wine Educators Society, National Association for Female Executives Lodges: Zonta (charter member Asheville chapter), Rotary.

Interests

• Antiques, travel.

Connections

Married Monroe Maston Ashley, Junior, October 18, 1961.