Ashley Tate-Gilmore is the CEO of Fortis Global, a premier travel logistics, transportation, and event production firm serving high profile clients across sports, entertainment, corporate, nonprofit, and executive sectors. With more than a decade of experience managing complex global operations at the highest levels of government, Ashley previously served as Director of White House Travel Office under President Barack Obama, where she oversaw all presidential travel logistics across six continents and 62 countries. Known for her operational precision, crisis management expertise, and ability to execute seamless large-scale movements of personnel, media, and VIP stakeholders, she also developed the first secure internal travel planning portal used by White House staff and the press corps. Today, through Fortis Global, Ashley leads strategic transportation coordination, bespoke travel experiences, and event logistics for elite clientele, including partnerships with the National Basketball Retired Players Association, and CAA supporting top NBA talent. A lifelong Chicagoan, Ashley remains deeply engaged in civic and nonprofit leadership throughout the city.
