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40 Under 40

The 40 Under 40 honors the rising stars making their mark on the workforce solutions ecosystem.

2024 40 Under 40

Ashley Simpson

President | IMN Enterprises

honoree profile

At 24 years old, Ashley Simpson co-founded a new majority female-owned firm specializing in physician and advanced practitioner staffing: Icon Medical Network (IMN). Initially a recruiter at the firm, Simpson grew to chief development officer in 2021, at which time the business was acquired by Janet Elkin, whose bold vision combined with Simpson’s expertise launched the company into a period of growth that continues today. 

Now the president of IMN Enterprises, Simpson drives the company’s mission — “Do good. Do well. Save lives.” — while overseeing a staff of over 100 employees, a tenfold increase from 2021. Along with growth in numbers, IMN was recognized as an SIA Best Staffing Firm to Work For in 2024, which is indicative of the type of culture Simpson has created.

Under her leadership, IMN experienced a nearly 30% revenue increase in 2023 (on the heels of a 140% increase in 2022). “Our growth has stemmed from diversification, through which we have serviced our current clients in a more profound way and attracted new clients,” she states. In collaboration with the executive team, Simpson has expanded the business into new areas of staffing, including dentistry. Most recently, IMN in 2023 launched MedAdventures, a new allied health division.

Outside of work, Simpson volunteers with Go the Distance, an organization supporting recovering addicts with a healthy lifestyle.