Our Team

As the president of e|spaces since 2014, Jon Pirtle helped launch the pioneering workspace company and has overseen its growth in becoming an industry leader. Under his guidance and with his understanding of key market and performance metrics, e|spaces has opened strategic locations throughout the Southeast, serving thousands of businesspeople and hundreds of corporations, firms and small businesses. Today, e|spaces has more than 150,000 square feet of office and meeting space that companies or individuals can lease on an hourly, monthly or annual basis. In today’s business environment, the e|spaces model, flexibility, cost structure and client-centric focus is perfectly suited to meet the changing needs of companies of all sizes.
Prior to e|spaces, Jon served as the vice president of sales for Grand Avenue, a charter bus and fleet management company. While there, he built and led an active sales team, diversified revenue streams, restructured sales processes to integrate cutting-edge lead generation initiatives, designed social media brand- building techniques, and developed networking strategies to gain traction within high-potential client organizations. He was also part of the leadership and transition teams that executed the sale of the business to Grayline Tennessee. Jon was also previously a regional sales manager with toy company KidPower, where built partnerships with retailers including Walmart, Target, Academy Sports and Walgreens. He drove millions of dollars in new sales and significantly increased the company’s market penetration. A native of Nashville, TN, Jon is a regular speaker on a variety of business topics, and is involved in Samaritan’s Purse and The Make A Wish Foundation.
Prior to e|spaces, Jon served as the vice president of sales for Grand Avenue, a charter bus and fleet management company. While there, he built and led an active sales team, diversified revenue streams, restructured sales processes to integrate cutting-edge lead generation initiatives, designed social media brand- building techniques, and developed networking strategies to gain traction within high-potential client organizations. He was also part of the leadership and transition teams that executed the sale of the business to Grayline Tennessee. Jon was also previously a regional sales manager with toy company KidPower, where built partnerships with retailers including Walmart, Target, Academy Sports and Walgreens. He drove millions of dollars in new sales and significantly increased the company’s market penetration. A native of Nashville, TN, Jon is a regular speaker on a variety of business topics, and is involved in Samaritan’s Purse and The Make A Wish Foundation.
Jon Pirtle
President

Justin moved to Nashville in 2011 from his home of 7 years in Northern Virginia to join the e|spaces team. He graduated from George Mason University with a Bachelor of Arts in History. He worked 5 years in the consumer and professional banking market, with a specialty in operations and customer service. Most notably, he worked with Capital One Bank where he was assigned to several retail branches. In each branch, he improved operations and customer interactions by refining old systems and implementing new ones. Justin also likes to go out to Colorado as much as possible to partake in the outdoor sports of downhill skiing and snowshoeing.
Justin Ostlind
Director of IT

Tiffani Bailey graduated Walker Valley High School in Cleveland, TN in 2014, and attended the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. She has worked in management positions for 4 years, and is passionate about working with people. Tiffani loves to do anything outdoors and is always up for a new adventure. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her dog, reading books, and being with friends and family.
Tiffani Bailey
Director of Operations

Daniel moved to Nashville in August of 2013 from Maryville, TN. He graduated from Lipscomb University in 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts in Strategic Communications. While in college, Daniel worked as the Assistant General Manager for The Food Company and Greenhouse Bar located in Green Hills. Post college, he had a brief stint with a sales position for a credit card processing company. Daniel spends his time doing various activities in the greater Nashville area. From hiking in Radnor, to attending sporting events. He spends a great deal of time on his family farm in rural Western Kentucky. He loves striking conversations with people and is inspired by small businesses making a name for themselves in our world today. Drop by our Burton Hills office to meet with Daniel about any office need you or your business may have!
Daniel Puryear
Location Manager: Burton Hills

Katie moved to Nashville in July of 2019. Originally from Austin, TX, she graduated from the University of Arkansas with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Advertising and Public Relations. In college, she had several social media and event management internships in the fashion and nonprofit industry. Post college, she was the PR Coordinator for a major nonprofit organization all the while doing freelance content creation work for a local boutique. In her spare time she is spending quality time with friends, traveling, going to farmers markets and museums, and gawking at strangers dogs.
Katie Morris
Location Manager: Franklin Square

An East Tennessee native, Patrick moved to Knoxville in the fall of 2013. He graduated from the University of Tennessee in 2017 with a degree in Sports Management and a minor in Business Administration. He has 9 years of experience in various customer service and management roles. In his free time, Patrick enjoys spending time with his wife and two dogs, hiking, and traveling across the country.
Patrick Roberts
Location Manager: Knoxville

Michael graduated from Cleveland High School in Cleveland, TN in 2015, and graduated from Lee University with a Bachelors in Public Relations in 2019. He has worked in the hospitality industry for over six years. Michael loves to do anything outdoors and is always up for a new adventure. In his free time he enjoys hiking, mountain biking, working out, and spending time with his wife and pup.
Michael Palmer
Location Manager: Chattanooga

Brandy moved to Orlando in 2000. She is a New Jersey native and proud of it! Brandy graduated from East Carolina University with a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management and Minor in Business. A customer focused professional with nearly 20 years of experience in the Hospitality Industry, Brandy brings with her a truly hospitable approach to doing business. From sales to operations, she takes pride in making every encounter memorable and custom. In her free time she enjoys volunteering, yoga, spending time with her 2 Shih Tzu's, and traveling the world with her husband.
Brandy Bennett
Location Manager: Orlando

Art McWilliams is a 40-year veteran of commercial real estate brokerage and investing. Most of his career has been affiliated with Cushman & Wakefield in Nashville and Atlanta. He is currently a principal with Cushman & Wakefield | Cornerstone, a firm he cofounded in 2002. During his career he was elected to the Board of Governors of the Nashville Chamber of Commerce, was on the founding Executive Committee of Partnership 2000, now Partnership 2020, and served as President of the Commercial Division of the Nashville Board of Realtors. In 1998 he co-founded Space Exchange, an Internet-based commercial MLS.
Art McWilliams
Principal, Cushman & Wakefield | Cornerstone

Crom Carmichael is a native of South Bend, Indiana and a 1971 graduate of Vanderbilt University. He now resides in Nashville, Tennessee. Over the last 10 years Crom has funded and participated in the founding of over a dozen companies in a variety of high tech industries. Crom currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Nashai Biotech. In addition to his business career, Crom has been an active political commentator in the Nashville media market for the past twenty years.
Crom Carmichael
CEO of Nashai Biotech

David Gibbs is owner and former Vice Chairman of Alacrity Services LLC, a leading insurance claim services network provider and affiliates. He also serves as the principal of consultancy The West Bridge Group. A graduate of the University of Richmond and the Emory University School of Law, David has previously practiced law in Washington, D. C. with Steele & Fornaciari. In addition to his business career, David is a member of the Board of Trustees of the Brehm Foundation, which supports two comprehensive academic programs focused on children and young adults with complex learning disabilities located in Carbondale, IL.
David Gibbs
Chairman and Co-Founder | e|spaces, Inc.

As the president of e|spaces since 2014, Jon Pirtle helped launch the pioneering workspace company and has overseen its growth in becoming an industry leader. Under his guidance and with his understanding of key market and performance metrics, e|spaces has opened strategic locations throughout the Southeast, serving thousands of businesspeople and hundreds of corporations, firms and small businesses. Today, e|spaces has more than 150,000 square feet of office and meeting space that companies or individuals can lease on an hourly, monthly or annual basis. In today’s business environment, the e|spaces model, flexibility, cost structure and client-centric focus is perfectly suited to meet the changing needs of companies of all sizes.
Prior to e|spaces, Jon served as the vice president of sales for Grand Avenue, a charter bus and fleet management company. While there, he built and led an active sales team, diversified revenue streams, restructured sales processes to integrate cutting-edge lead generation initiatives, designed social media brand- building techniques, and developed networking strategies to gain traction within high-potential client organizations. He was also part of the leadership and transition teams that executed the sale of the business to Grayline Tennessee. Jon was also previously a regional sales manager with toy company KidPower, where built partnerships with retailers including Walmart, Target, Academy Sports and Walgreens. He drove millions of dollars in new sales and significantly increased the company’s market penetration. A native of Nashville, TN, Jon is a regular speaker on a variety of business topics, and is involved in Samaritan’s Purse and The Make A Wish Foundation.
Prior to e|spaces, Jon served as the vice president of sales for Grand Avenue, a charter bus and fleet management company. While there, he built and led an active sales team, diversified revenue streams, restructured sales processes to integrate cutting-edge lead generation initiatives, designed social media brand- building techniques, and developed networking strategies to gain traction within high-potential client organizations. He was also part of the leadership and transition teams that executed the sale of the business to Grayline Tennessee. Jon was also previously a regional sales manager with toy company KidPower, where built partnerships with retailers including Walmart, Target, Academy Sports and Walgreens. He drove millions of dollars in new sales and significantly increased the company’s market penetration. A native of Nashville, TN, Jon is a regular speaker on a variety of business topics, and is involved in Samaritan’s Purse and The Make A Wish Foundation.
Jon Pirtle
President | e|spaces, Inc.

Phil was Co-Founder of e|spaces, served as CEO for four years and currently servers as a Director. In addition to his role with e|spaces, Phil works with executives on corporate innovation through The Disruption Lab. As a principal in early-stage investment firm Evergreen Investments and Management, Phil consulted with and was a board member of Passport Health Communications. The firm he founded and led for over a decade, Executive Learning, Inc., was one of the country’s leading change agents focused on continual improvement in healthcare. Phil holds a Ph.D. in organization communication from The Ohio State University,
Phil Gibbs
Co-Founder | e|spaces, Inc.

Jim Lackey
Chairman, Complete Holdings Group

Bo Bartholomew
CEO, Pharm MD

Germain Boer
Professor and Director, Owen Entrepreneurship Center, Vanderbilt University

Sid Chambless
President, Nashville Capital Network

Jeff Cornwall
Professor and Director, Center for Entrepreneurship, Belmont University

Jim Fuller
Business and Career Consultant, Jim Fuller Consulting

Randall S. Lee
Financial Planner, TrustCore

Mark Montgomery
Founder, FLO {thinkery}

Cindi Parmenter
Chief Operating Officer, Williamson, Inc. Chamber

Dan Ryan
Principal, Ryan Search and Consulting