Ms. Tiffany Yeates
Owner, Gruene Outfitters
Owner, Gruene Outfitters
In 2000, Tiffany Fluitt Yeates began working at Gruene Outfitters, a
successful retail store, in New Braunfels, while in school at the McCoy
College of Business, Texas State University. As an avid fisherperson,
she quickly caught on to fly-fishing, and fell in love with the sport
and the retail business. After graduating, she stayed on and ran the
shop until the winter of 2006, when she purchased the store from Ray
Box.
Gruene Outfitters has been in business
since 1989. The store serves the pubic with outdoor soft goods, casual
and comfortable clothing and accessories, as well as fly-fishing gear
and instruction. The store promotes outdoor activities and is a vital
part of the historic district of Gruene.
Tiffany
has a passion for her job and makes it her duty to research and buy the
correct products for the store, keep the place running smoothly and
efficiently and maintain enthusiasm and motivation. She has implemented
many changes in the store, including the addition of footwear and
women’s clothing, an expanded fly shop and many secretarial changes as
well.
Tiffany is a fly-casting instructor and
U.S. Coast Guard certified Captain. She is an area representative for
the Guadalupe River Chapter of Trout Unlimited and volunteers time to
promote the growth of fly-fishing. An avid fly-fisher, she hosts trips
to Mexico and the Bahamas and spends free-time fishing along the Texas
coast.
Tuesday, September 20
9:30 am
McCoy Hall 119
