Ryan Companies U.S., Inc. recently announced that Ashley Wurster has been hired as Ryan’s director of interior design. In her new position, Ashley is responsible for leading the interior design team and leading all interior design efforts within Ryan’s architecture and engineering department. Her initial focus is on corporate projects for existing customers, with plans to grow to support additional market sectors.
“Ashley is an immensely talented interior designer with a deep understanding of how truly great design can reflect and support a company’s culture and brand,” said Mike Ryan, president of Ryan's architecture and engineering department. “She has worked in virtually every style and office type and brings a unique owner’s perspective to her new role. Ashley will be a huge asset as we expand Ryan’s design capabilities.”
Prior to joining Ryan, Ashley spent eight years at Target Corporation where she led the design on such notable projects as the Target North Campus expansion in Brooklyn Park, Minn., Target’s Bangalore headquarters in India, and the Target government affairs office in Washington, D.C. She has a critical eye for functional design and creating superior corporate interior environments, and is known for her ability to blend engaging aesthetics with practical concerns.
“I chose Ryan because I had great experiences working with them as a past customer. We all had the common goal of turning over a superior space and the results definitely speak for themselves,” explained Ashley. “The caliber of the team here is exceptional and I’m honored to work with such a talented group of professionals.”
Ashley received a B.S. degree in interior design from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is an associate member of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA).
