Ashley Scarpone
Ashley Scarpone is the President of Scarpone and Sons Inc., a construction company she leads alongside her husband, who founded the business over a decade ago. After supporting the company behind the scenes for years, Ashley stepped into a leadership role in 2023 and has helped guide the company through significant growth over the past few years. With a background in marketing management, project planning, and real estate, Ashley focuses on the operational and relationship driven side of the business while working closely with clients and overseeing project flow. She remains deeply involved in the day-to-day operations and recently expanded the company by purchasing a dedicated business location and hiring administrative staff. Outside of the business, Ashley is passionate about empowering women in male-dominated industries and founded the Facebook community Still I Rise, a space designed to help women build confidence and find their voice.
• National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC)
• Builders Association
• Keller Williams
• Still I Rise (Facebook group for women's empowerment)
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to learning to truly believe in myself and stand confidently in who I am. A big part of that also comes from having a supportive partner. My husband and I both came into our relationship with a strong sense of who we were individually so we’ve always encouraged each other to grow rather than trying to change one another. We bring very different strengths to the business, and together we balance each other well. At the end of the day, I believe success comes from knowing your worth, staying authentic, and having the confidence to pursue what you deserve.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
One of the best lessons I’ve learned in my career is to surround yourself with the right people. No one builds anything meaningful alone, and having a team of people who bring different strengths and perspectives makes all the difference.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
The biggest thing is confidence. I’m very education driven, and when you know your craft and present yourself with confidence whether it’s construction, real estate, or whatever industry you are in, people believe in you. I’m also a pretty quirky and unique person, and I’ve learned to fully own that. Authenticity goes a long way. When you show up as yourself and treat people in a way that makes them feel seen and welcome, it matters. Construction is a tough industry, especially for women, but I’ve never let anyone tell me what I can’t do and I wouldn’t encourage anyone else to either.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges right now is finding people who take pride in their work and want to grow within the industry. But there’s also a huge opportunity because homeowners are looking for contractors they can trust. Companies that focus on education, quality, and doing things the right way really stand out.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Respect is a huge value for me both respecting yourself and respecting others. I believe people have to value themselves before they can truly take pride in their work or how they treat others. Authenticity is also really important to me. I’ve always tried to just be myself rather than pretend to be someone I’m not. Helping people is another big part of who I am; I was raised to believe in lifting others up and encouraging them to see what they’re capable of. I also strongly believe in knowing your worth and standing confidently in that, while making sure the people around you feel seen, welcomed, and respected.