Wilmore, KY — January 15, 2025 — Asbury Theological Seminary is pleased to announce the appointments of three new directors who will play key roles in advancing the Seminary’s mission through strategic communications, marketing, and enrollment leadership:

  • Amy Bouvier — Director of Marketing (effective September 2025)
  • Gianfranco Ramirez — Director of Communications (effective October 2025)
  • Jami Evans — Director of Admissions (effective January 2026)

These leaders bring a wealth of experience and a shared commitment to serving students and strengthening Asbury Seminary’s global impact.

Amy Bouvier — Director of Marketing

Amy Bouvier brings a rich blend of corporate leadership, entrepreneurial experience, and strategic insight to her new role as Director of Marketing. Amy spent several years at Procter & Gamble in Cincinnati, where she advanced through multiple finance roles, including Senior Financial Analyst and Senior Finance Manager. Her work included global internal audit and advisory services, strategic analysis, and cross-functional collaboration.

Amy’s background also includes leadership roles in the retail sector. She served as Vice President of a retail startup, developing and implementing growth strategies and overseeing operational processes.

Amy holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Gatton College of Business and Economics at the University of Kentucky and brings experience across finance, strategy, leadership, and marketing. Her combination of analytical skill, entrepreneurial creativity, and mission-oriented leadership positions her to help expand and strengthen Asbury Seminary’s marketing initiatives, recruitment efforts, and public engagement.

Gianfranco Ramirez — Director of Communications

Gianfranco Ramirez joins Asbury Seminary with more than a decade of experience in corporate, non-profit, and ministry communications. Before joining the Seminary, he served in the corporate communications department at R. J. Corman Railroad Group, where he led communications initiatives for the company. He played a key role in advancing the organization’s internal and external communications strategies, strengthening engagement and supporting the company’s public profile.

Prior to joining R. J. Corman Railroad Group, Gianfranco served in ministry roles in Uruguay and Chile, including as an Assistant Pastor and Communications Coordinator at Christ Church Montevideo and as a Campus House Minister with CMF International.

Gianfranco holds a Master of Science in Marketing Communications from the University of Birmingham (United Kingdom) and a Bachelor of Arts in Advertising and Business Management from the Universidad de Santiago (Chile). Fluent in English and Spanish, he brings a global perspective to communications and shares Asbury Seminary’s passion for connection with the Church worldwide.

Jami Evans — Director of Admissions

Jami Evans joins Asbury Seminary, bringing more than a decade of leadership experience in enrollment management, admissions operations, and student success. She most recently served as Director of Enrollment Management at Somerset Community College, where she led admissions, financial aid, advising, and call center functions; developed strategic enrollment plans; and implemented data-informed recruitment strategies that strengthened conversion and enhanced student experience.

Her background as a Registrar adds expertise in academic policy, compliance, and process accuracy—skills that will support Asbury Seminary’s commitment to excellence and integrity in admissions. Jami’s strengths include data-driven recruitment leadership, CRM and communication strategy development, team coaching, and a deeply mission-centered approach to serving prospective students. She holds a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership from Western Kentucky University and is completing her Doctorate of Business Administration.

Asbury Seminary is delighted to welcome these leaders to new roles and looks forward to the leadership, creativity, and vision they will bring to advancing the Seminary’s mission.

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Media Contact:

Asbury Theological Seminary
Gianfranco Ramirez
Director of Communications
gianfranco.ramirez@asburyseminary.edu