Get to Know Core10: Ashon Woodbury

This year, Core10 was pleased to have been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Fintech. This achievement is a result of the culture our team has cultivated, with each member contributing uniquely to our company and embracing our core values.

Among many who made this achievement possible is Ashon Woodbury, who deeply lives out our core values and has become a standout talent. Ashon, a Technical Consultant, plays a crucial role in our Accrue implementations team. With a solid tenure of 2.5 years at Core10, Ashon has undeniably become a valuable team member.

Hear from Cindy Snow, our VP of Customer Success and Ashon's direct manager, to shed light on the depth of his contributions and how he exemplifies our core values.

“Ashon shines in so many areas, but he is an especially wonderful example of our Core10 values, We're Here to Grow, Success Comes in Cans, and Relentless Customer Focus. Ashon takes pride and ownership of his work, regularly going the extra mile to deliver solutions for our customers. He is not afraid to take on new challenges, whether it's developing a new feature for a customer or mastering a new deployment tool. The icing on the cake is that Ashon is a delightful person to work with. Our team would not be the same without his positivity and zen-like demeanor. Ashon is an exceptional Technical Consultant, and we are very lucky to have him at Core10.”

Now, let's turn the spotlight on Ashon and hear his story from his point of view!

How did you hear about Core10? 

Core10 came to speak to the coding school I was a part of called NewForce.

Why did you choose to work at Core10?  

One of the things that stood out to me about Core10 was the culture. Everyone I spoke to said the culture was fantastic, which I can confirm it is!

What did you do before joining the team?  

Before Core10, I had various roles mostly related to sales and technical support.

Where did you go to school? 

Bridgewater College

What did you study? 

Communication Studies

What got you interested in a career in software development?

For as long as I can remember, I’ve been interested in software design, especially with a focus on customer experience/UX.

What is your favorite project you have worked on at Core10? 

My favorite project is working with Nicolet National Bank. I have learned so much while working on this project, honed new skills, and the people at Nicolet are a blast to work with.

Tell us about your life outside of Core10… Family life? Pets? Hobbies? 

My wife and I have been living in West Virginia for five years. We have since adopted the cutest cat, Zula. We have also met a plethora of wonderful people including our best friends Stephen and Madi; we play board games, make great food together, and explore the area.

How do you give back to the community?

Since I am an alumnus of NewForce, I try to be involved in the newer cohorts’ demo days and speak to a cohort when I can.

What is something other people find most surprising to learn about you? 

Probably that I love to do calligraphy. It’s something that I’ve done since I was young and continue to do when I have the time. There’s something so satisfying about it!

Where do you live and what is your favorite part about the place you call home?

My wife and I live in Hurricane, WV. It’s quiet and close to Huntington, Barboursville, and Charleston. We love the area. It is quiet, but there have been plenty of new additions since we’ve lived here. We’re also very close to Stephen and Madi, which is a huge plus.

Anything else you’d like to share??? 

Core10 has absolutely been my favorite place to work because of the people I get to work with, both co-workers and clients. It’s allowed me to grow into the role I am in with the guidance of the wonderful team around me.