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Welcome to Ashland County, Ohio

The best of the Midwest is on bold display here. Find yourself among small-town charm, rustic scenery, and world-class cultural offerings combined in one lovely package.

Our Team

Amy Daubenspeck President

Amy participates in various ways in this community that she loves. She is a member of the Ashland Noon Lions Club, Ashland Public Library Board of Trustees (current Vice President), Co-founder of the Mohican Wildlife Weekend Planning Committee, Ashland Chautauqua Committee (Co-Chair), Ashland Main Street Board (current President). She is a 2002 graduate of Leadership Ashland and 2009 graduate of the Ohio Tourism Leadership Academy. She served on the board of the Ohio Travel Association for three years and the Ashland Bicentennial Steering Committee from 2010 to 2015. She currently serves on the board of the Chamber of Commerce Executives of Ohio.

In October 2019, she accepted the position of Interim Director of the Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce. In October 2020, she was named an Ashland County Woman of Achievement. In January 2021, she was named Director of Operations of the Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce and Explore Ashland. In 2023, she was named President of the organization. Amy was awarded the 2023-2024 Citizen of the Year by the Ashland Elks Lodge #1360.

Kaylee BillinghurstFront Office Coordinator

Kaylee is a graduate of Ashland High School Class of 2011 where she succeeded in Cheerleading for the Cheerleading program. She is an energetic individual with a positive attitude. You can always count on her having that great big smile! Her passions include her kids (Dawson and Lara). She also loves traveling to Florida with her husband Christopher. Kaylee and her family are huge Ohio State fans and can catch her at the Cleveland Brown Stadium cheering on the Brownies on a Sunday. Kaylee is excited to use her passion for the Ashland Community and continue to help make it a better place.

Emily GrimmVP of Membership & Marketing

Some say first impressions are everything, and Emily is a strong advocate for making every first impression count! She is a Mapleton High School Class of 2011 alum and Muskingum University Class of 2015 graduate, majoring in Communication. Her passions include traveling (locally and abroad), hiking and reading. She is also a huge Cleveland Browns and Columbus Blue Jackets fan. Emily is excited to help serve and grow the Ashland Community!

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211 Claremont Avenue
Ashland, Ohio 44805


Phone 419-281-4584 ext. 101
Toll free 877-581-2345 ext. 101
Fax 419-281-4585

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