Klane Maples
Klane Maples, raised in Cookeville, TN, received his undergraduate business degree from Tennessee Tech University before attaining a Master's Degree in Sports Administration from the University of Tennessee. His work in the field of athletics ultimately led him to a career in healthcare where he worked with several regional and national healthcare companies. He recently began his pursuit of the “American dream” – to create and launch a business of his own. Klane values his faith, family and friends. He enjoys running, reading and following his beloved Tennessee Volunteers.
Mark Shaffer
Mark is married to Sandy and they have two sons, Jordan and Christian. Their family moved to
Nashville in 2002 after divesting a family business in West Virginia . They have found Nashville
to be a “big, small town”, a great place to live, grow as a family and work. He finished his formal
education at WVU in Morgantown, WV after going to the school of hard knocks in diverse environments including south Florida . Mark is still in that school and knows there are always more
lessons to learn so it’s important to remain teachable. Mark has been around small business all
of his life and places a high value on customer service, quality products, and great value. His
experience in a highly service oriented industry in a small town has equipped Mark for the many
tasks involved with managing a start up such as FLIP.
“We have a revolutionary concept here which gives us the opportunity to serve a wide variety of
clientele in a boutique atmosphere and develop great relationships in the process.”
Although not coming from a fashion background, Mark has discovered an ability to coordinate fabric,
texture, pattern and color. He is now considered “the go to guy” for many of FLIP’s guests when
choosing outfits for special events both for personal and business environments.
Mark would like to invite you to stop by 909 8th Ave South and see why everyone is saying, “It’s hip to FLIP!”
Ross Riddle
Ross Riddle was born and raised in Apex, North Carolina. He ventured to Nashville in 2004 to pursue an education from Belmont University. In addition to receiving his BBA, Ross spent two years in the music industry. This is where, among other things, he cultivated his passion for image, and self-marketing. Now, these interests along with his long-time love of men's clothing and shoes are embodied in his work at FLIP!
Billy J. Walker Jr.
Billy, born and raised in Memphis, TN, has lived in Nashville for seven years and has loved every minute of it. Billy is married to Loren, a third generation State Farm agent. Billy has always possessed a true sense of fashion. While in high school, Billy worked for a high-end, men’s retail clothing store, where still today from time to time, over ten years later, he receives calls from the store asking if he will return to help coordinate clothing attire for his former customers.
Billy attended college at Martin University in Indianapolis, Indiana. Upon graduation and relocation to Nashville, he entered into a career as a retail sales representative for a custom clothier company. Recognizing Nashville’s position as the Healthcare Capital of the Nation, Billy has transitioned his sales talents to the healthcare industry. However, on most Saturday’s you can find him at FLIP, returning to his first love, fashion, where we are fortunate to have him assisting customers with his focus on great customer service and style.
