Ashley Ripple is the creator of Bugsy and Company, a food-focused social media brand she launched in 2022 that has grown to an audience of more than half a million followers. A self-taught home cook, Ashley is known for creating approachable, flavorful meals that prove beautiful, satisfying food doesn’t require fancy tools or expensive ingredients—just care, creativity, and heart.

In addition to food content, Ashley is deeply passionate about community service. She has used her platform to give back locally, organizing a food drive in support of students at a local high school and, the year prior, helping establish a resource closet providing toiletries, basic hygiene items, and school uniforms for students in need. For Ashley, cooking and community go hand in hand, and she believes food has the power to both nourish families and strengthen communities.

Ashley is honored to serve as a celebrity judge for a local cooking competition and looks forward to celebrating home cooks, creativity, and the shared joy of cooking.