David Ayres is the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of The Ashcroft Group, LLC. Mr. Ayres sets the firm's business strategy and has directed its rapid growth, determining which companies and industries the Group is best suited to serve and how best to achieve their objectives. He has recruited a highly motivated team with years of experience working together to produce results in high-pressure, high-stakes situations. With this team, The Ashcroft Group has quickly become one of Washington's most highly respected consulting firms with satisfied clients from all over the world. Mr. Ayres holds a Master of Business Administration degree from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and a BA in Economics cum laude from the University of Missouri. He is married with four children and lives in Virginia.