Ashley Cook joined MilkPEP in April 2024 and focuses on driving category growth and executing category management objectives. She also partners closely with internal teams and the processor community to develop actionable go-to-market recommendations via best-in-class materials.

Ashley brings 15+ years of consumer goods experience in categories ranging from personal care to supplements to beverages. She’s held multiple positions across Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Acosta Sales & Marketing, and Keurig Dr Pepper. Though she started her career in supply chain and then sales, Ashley ultimately found her home in category management and retail storytelling. Most recently, Ashley ran her own consultancy business focusing on messaging and copywriting for small business owners.

She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from The University of Texas at Austin as well as a Masters of Intercultural Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary. She lives in the Dallas, Texas area with her husband and rescue dog. In her free time, you can find Ashley reading a mystery novel, going to Renaissance Festivals, or planning her next adventure.