Ashley Moudry
Ashley Moudry is a seasoned ICT industry professional and consultant specializing in fiber optic and copper network infrastructure. Currently with Five Points Infrastructure Services, Ashley brings a highly developed skill set in network installation, troubleshooting, and project management. Her meticulous attention to detail, commitment to industry standards, and strong work ethic have made her a trusted contributor and team leader across diverse ICT projects.
Ashley’s journey into the ICT cabling infrastructure field began unexpectedly. She initially pursued a business degree but discovered her passion for technology after taking a computer class that reignited her interest in IT. Encouraged by her teacher, Ashley shifted her focus, participating in SkillsUSA competitions, where she excelled in cabling despite limited prior experience. Placing third nationally in her second year, she earned a part-time position on her college’s infrastructure team and later became an adjunct instructor for a cabling course. After facing professional challenges and stepping away for a period, she returned to the field through BICSI, reconnecting with the community and mentors who supported her path back into ICT.
Today, Ashley combines technical expertise with mentorship and professional leadership. She serves as a Cabling Skills Challenge judge and PDC Secretary within BICSI and is actively involved in Women in BICSI, advocating for inclusion and growth in the field. Her current role at Five Points allows her to work from home, balancing a fulfilling career with homeschooling her children alongside her husband. Recognized for her dedication and impact, including being named the 2020 BICSI Emerging ICT Professional of the Year, Ashley continues to advance ICT infrastructure while inspiring the next generation of professionals.
• Ozarks Technical Community College - AS
• Third place nationally in SkillsUSA cabling competition
• 2020 BICSI Emerging ICT Professional of the year
• 1st place INST1 BICSI Cabling Skills Challenge
• 2nd place INST1 BICSI Cabling Skills Challenge
• PDC (Professional Development Committee) Secretary - BICSI
• BICSI
• SkillsUSA
• Subnet Tutoring
What do you attribute your success to?
I would attribute my success to all of those who have supported me, especially the people I currently work for. Cindy Garrison and Joel Dunuf are the ones who reached out to me and gave me this job opportunity. They're the ones who made it possible for me to get back into BICSI, while in my previous career job, it was more of a fight - I had to beg to do it, versus being asked to do it. I want to contribute a lot of my success towards those who have supported me, mainly through BICSI. BICSI's been a huge part of my career, and I will tell anybody, I don't care how scary it seems, if you get the opportunity to say yes. I'd also like to add Richard Anderson to the list - he's the one who started it off for me actually, introduced me to BICSI. He was my first boss at the college, an ex-military guy who was very tall and confident, and he gave me that first opportunity.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Make that choice and go with it. And don't stop. Don't give it up. No matter how hard or how scary it is, because it is. Just do it. Because just doing it is what got it for me. There's this movie where the main character could not say no for a period of time - he had to say yes to everything, even extreme things. I was going through a rough time, and I told myself that I was going to not say no to opportunities, no matter what they were. And that's how I got my first job with my college, that part-time job. It was scary because the guy I had to approach was ex-military, very tall, very confident. But saying yes to opportunities - it's hard, it's scary, but it's so worth it.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Honesty is a big value, morality, just treating others with respect. Treat others the way you want to be treated. That's the thing I preach to my children every time I can, because I see a whole lot of the opposite in this world. With the ability to just be respectful, as sad as it is, I feel like I'm different, because I try to be extra professional in a sense to others, and it pays off well. I get really good feedback, and I'm an awkward, uncomfortable person who finds it hard to talk to people, honestly. But honesty and respect are my two tops.