Ayers Asset Management is a family-owned private investment company based in Nashville, Tennessee with offices in Parsons, Tennessee. The company manages a diversified portfolio of investment assets and has owned over one million square feet of office and industrial space, as well as numerous apartment communities primarily in the Midwest and Southeast US regions. Other portfolio assets have included direct investments in health care, banking, insurance, technology, automobile dealerships, wealth advisory services, as well as numerous direct and indirect investments in private equity and public securities.

 Supervised office administration, including hiring of required staff and performance reviews. Delegated to staff and volunteers as was appropriate.  Prepared annual budget. Monitored expenditures for communications and public relations activities.  Studied the objectives, promotional policies and needs of the organization to develop public relations strategies that influenced public opinion. Promoted ideas, products and services of the organization.  Established and maintained cooperative relationships with business and community leaders. Made public appearances and presentations to increase awareness and promote goodwill of the organization.  Prepared and edited publications for internal and external audiences. Developed all communications: e-newsletter, website, press releases, brochures, marketing pieces, and advertising.  Developed and supervised all public relations and publicity for programs aimed at gaining and maintaining member support. Ensured timely, relevant communication with members on specific issues as appropriate with the membership investment program.  Built and maintained good working relationships with news media. Responded to requests from the media. Oversaw media coverage of major events. Drafted press releases to promote the organization, including economic and community development activities.  Planned and coordinated ceremonies, events and special projects.  Wrote speeches on select topics for board members.