Emily Hovis of Georgia

Emily Evans Hovis is a marketing director based in Atlanta, Georgia, with experience in real estate, creative services, and brand strategy. For the past 10 years, she has developed robust campaigns that reflect the analytical side of marketing, such as performance, and the creative side, including trust, messaging, and design. This balance allows her to support both business goals and brand clarity in her work. Her approach to projects is practical. Emily can identify what is needed right away, whether she is solving a short-term marketing challenge or aligning with a broader business strategy. She combines strategic awareness with a willingness to engage directly in the work, which has helped her succeed in fast-paced, evolving roles where thoughtful execution is essential. Emily Hovis is a native Georgian and a graduate of the University of Georgia, Athens. After earning her degree, she chose to stay in Atlanta and has continued to grow her career in the city. Her knowledge of the local market—built through both personal ties and professional experience—gives her a meaningful connection to the people she serves through her campaigns. She uses this insight to develop work that feels relevant and human. Emily began her marketing career in residential real estate. At JEH Homes, she worked as a Marketing Assistant and supported the company during its acquisition by Taylor Morrison. She helped coordinate campaigns, created signage, developed internal communications, and produced print and digital tools for builders and agents. This role gave her early experience in managing shifting priorities while maintaining high standards of quality. She later worked at Piedmont Residential as a Market Analyst. In that role, Emily delivered research and insights related to specific locations, including school zones, resale activity, and demographic information. Her work directly supported pricing decisions, promotions, and development strategies. The data she provided helped the company fine-tune its approach to expanding into new areas. At S. Carter Designs, a jewelry company founded by S. Carter Enterprise’s namesake, Emily held a brand-centric associate position. She worked closely with the CEO to define the brand’s visual direction and managed the marketing calendar. Her responsibilities included overseeing photography, managing social media and email campaigns, and leading event presence as the company transitioned from startup to growth and launched its e-commerce platform. She then joined Preferred Apartment Communities as a Marketing Associate. Her focus shifted to investor-facing communications, where she created marketing collateral for investment offerings and contributed to the update of quarterly earnings presentations. She worked directly with senior executives and the internal communications manager to improve the company’s presentation to its investor audience. Emily also brings leadership experience in sales. At Carlyle’s Catering, she managed both sales and marketing, coordinating private events from the initial inquiry through final invoicing. In addition to working directly with clients, she developed marketing campaigns to enhance the company’s local reputation. Today, she serves as the General Sales Manager at Ashton Woods Homes. In this role, she manages a team of salespeople and collaborates across construction, design, and leadership to support the buyer journey. She focuses on aligning team goals with the customer experience and solving breakdowns in communication across departments. Outside of her primary role, Emily runs AMO Designs, a small business that brings together her interest in plants and design. She creates custom orchid arrangements and outdoor planters for clients in Atlanta. She also paints, often drawing inspiration from the nature she observes on hikes. These creative outlets are a natural extension of her mindset—focused on detail, experimentation, and thoughtful composition. Emily supports her community through donations to organizations like the American Red Cross, Lasagna Love, and her local community food bank. She values consistency in giving and believes that even small acts, done regularly, can have a lasting impact. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, reading, and wakeboarding. On weekends, she often spends time hiking trails around Atlanta or exploring new parts of the city. Emily Hovis of Georgia brings together strategy, creativity, and execution in a way that is calm and steady. She works with attention, follows through on what she starts, and remains committed to producing clear and useful outcomes. With a strong foundation in marketing and deep Georgia roots, she continues to build a career that reflects her values, skills, and connection to her community.