Jon Pirtle, a Tennessee native, has over 14 years of sales and management experience. Jon is a partner of Grand Avenue where he had generated significant revenue growth through his outreach to corporate and institutional clients. Prior to this, Jon worked as the Regional Sales Manager for Kidpower Inc., where he was responsible for sales accounts with Walmart, Academy Sports, CVS and Walgreens. Jon is an avid golfer, and he is involved in the Nashville Rotary, CRU, The Boy Scouts of TN, Samaritan’s Purse and The Make A Wish Foundation.

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.

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.

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. Daniel spends his time throwing darts in the Villager Dart League. He enjoys podcasts, is an avid music listener, and loves spending time outdoors.

Katie moved to Nashville in July of 2019. Originally from Austin, TX, she graduated from the University of Arkansas with a Bachelor of Arts in Advertising and Public Relations. In college, she had several content creation and social media internships in the fashion and nonprofit industry. Katie also has a passion for writing and travel. In her free time she enjoys going to museums, sporting events, and reading.

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.

Katie moved to Nashville from Southern California at the end of December 2019. She graduated from California State University Fullerton with a degree in Child Development. Katie has worked in the customer service industry for 10 years and nannied for 7 years as well. Katie loves to go on spontaneous adventures any time she can. In her spare time she enjoys cooking, running, attending hockey games and going to any concert she can find.

Jon Pirtle, a Tennessee native, has over 14 years of sales and management experience. Jon is a partner of Grand Avenue where he had generated significant revenue growth through his outreach to corporate and institutional clients. Prior to this, Jon worked as the Regional Sales Manager for Kidpower Inc., where he was responsible for sales accounts with Walmart, Academy Sports, CVS and Walgreens. Jon is an avid golfer, and he is involved in the Nashville Rotary, CRU, The Boy Scouts of TN, Samaritan’s Purse and The Make A Wish Foundation.

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,