From the helm of a sailboat to the fast-paced world of corporate finance, Ashley Hunsader has navigated her career with the same precision, adaptability and drive that define her personal passions. As senior business operations analyst for global services, team lead, as senior business operations analyst for global services, team lead and mentor at TEKsystems Inc., she manages financial operations, including client billing and payments, while ensuring accuracy across all financial records. She plays a key role in helping new employees acclimate to their positions and oversees multiple client accounts, collaborating closely with partners to ensure that projects are completed accurately and on schedule.
Ms. Hunsader’s academic foundation includes a Bachelor of Science in chemistry from Valparaiso University. The rigor of this scientific training sharpened her analytical skills and prepared her for the technical challenges of her early career in beverage production and quality control. She later enhanced her business acumen by earning a certificate in mastering financial fundamentals from The Wharton School, providing her with advanced knowledge essential to her success in business operations.
Expanding on her early accomplishments, Ms. Hunsader’s tenure at TEKsystems began as a business operations analyst for global services, a role in which she developed expertise in financial management and client relations. This experience laid the groundwork for her advancement to a leadership position. Prior to her work in business operations, she contributed her skills as a customer experience specialist at Johnson & Johnson Vision, where she improved client satisfaction and streamlined service delivery within the health care industry.
Ms. Hunsader previously demonstrated her adaptability as an eye care specialty representative at Allergan, excelling in pharmaceutical sales and earning a place among the Top 5 representatives in her division. Her ability to combine product knowledge with relationship-building skills made her a top performer in a competitive market. She also built a successful career in the beverage industry. She was a quality assurance and quality control manager at Off Color Brewing, establishing a laboratory from the ground up, managing its operations, and leading special projects, including the brewery’s barrel program. At Two Brothers Brewing Company, she worked as a sensory analyst, assessing product quality and contributing to research that improved brewing processes. Her work in the industry earned her a gold medal at the Great American Beer Festival for an experimental beer celebrated for its complexity and innovation.
Ms. Hunsader’s accomplishments extend beyond her professional life. She has been an active member of the Epping Forest Yacht & Country Club and is a past member of the Chicago Yacht Club, reflecting her lifelong love of sailing and boating. She also devotes her time to community service as a volunteer with Dreams Come True, supporting causes that bring joy and opportunity to others.
An avid sailor for more than 15 years, Ms. Hunsader approaches racing with the same determination and focus that have guided her through each phase of her career. Away from work, she enjoys boating, sailing, spending time at the beach, playing tennis, exploring new foods, beer and wine tasting, cooking and traveling. In the future, she intends to deepen her expertise in finance, build meaningful professional connections and continue exploring the world, always seeking new challenges both on the water and in her career.