Ashley Hill

Ashley Taylor is Vice President of Human Resources at Layton Construction, where she leads HR across Layton Construction and the STOBG Western Building Group, a footprint of more than 3,000 employees. Her more than 20 years at Layton began in the field with the company’s self-performed concrete group, followed by roles in Accounting and Business Development before she moved into HR. That path gives her a rare view of what matters to people at every level of a construction company, from craft workers to executives.

Beyond leading the full scope of HR, including succession planning, talent and executive recruiting, compensation, employee relations, and leadership development, Ashley is deeply invested in company culture. She believes culture is built in everyday moments, not just programs, and she makes it a priority alongside the day-to-day work of HR. She helped launch and continues to lead Layton’s employee giving partnership with 5 For The Fight, which has raised more than $1 million for cancer research, as well as Layton Loves, the company’s community service effort, and the Women Inclusion Network, the company’s first employee resource group. A passionate advocate for women in construction, she also leads Layton’s recognition programs, employee events, and Unity initiatives.

Ashley holds degrees in Business and Sociology from the University of Utah and a Construction Management degree from Weber State University, and she is a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP). She lives in Salt Lake City area, with her family, including three girls who keep her camera roll very, very full.