Tiffany Cogle
Partner, The Navigation Firm · Entrepreneur & Operations Leader
Born and raised around Grand Lake, Tiffany Cogle is an entrepreneur, consultant, and community builder with 20+ years of hands-on leadership in retail, hospitality, and nonprofits. She turns day-to-day operations into dependable systems—and gatherings into true community.
About Tiffany
Family, community, and an entrepreneurial spirit have guided Tiffany’s life from the start. A devoted mom of three sons (now happily joined by their wonderful wives), Tiffany lives near Cleora with her fiancé, Brett—balancing business leadership with a love for people and place.
Tiffany owns and manages Pier 13 in Langley and Spike’s Liquor in Vinita. Previously, she co-owned and operated The Coffee Shelter, blending hospitality with her commitment to creating welcoming, connected spaces. As a consultant, she advises companies on efficiency, customer experience, and growth—helping teams get organized, communicate better, and serve with consistency.
Her community service runs deep. Tiffany has held leadership roles with the South Grand Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, the Vinita Rotary Club, and the South Grand Lake Lions Club—organizing fundraisers, programs, and events that continue to benefit the region.
Focus & Expertise
Operations audits & workflow design
Bookkeeping, cash management & inventory systems
Customer experience, front-of-house standards & staff training
Hiring, team development & accountability rhythms
Local marketing, events & sponsorship strategy
Nonprofit board leadership and community partnerships
Wellness & resilience for teams (as a certified yoga teacher)
Representative work
Stabilized day-to-day operations for multi-location retail/hospitality businesses—standardizing purchasing, inventory counts, and cash controls.
Designed customer-experience playbooks that improved service consistency and repeat business.
Planned and executed community events and fundraisers in partnership with chambers, Rotary, and Lions—strengthening local connections and support.
Guided small teams through change: clearer roles, simple dashboards, weekly huddles, and calm, confident service.
Programs & offerings
Operations Tune-Up (30–60 days): workflow, inventory, and cash systems with simple reporting.
Customer Experience Bootcamp: service standards, scripts, and coaching for front-line teams.
Event & Sponsorship Strategy: plan, partners, budget, and post-event metrics.
Wellness for Teams: yoga + mindfulness sessions tailored to shift work and service roles.