Kristen Okarski is a Daytona Beach local and played her first competitive tennis at Mainland High School. While studying Business and Marketing at Florida State University she played in the intramural leagues. Kristen has continued to play on and off through the years and currently enjoys playing on both USTA and GVTL teams. She was a member of Florida Tennis Center for 5 years before taking on the position in the pro shop. Her interests also include snow skiing, travel and spending time with family and friends. She and her husband Scott have a daughter, Abby, who also enjoys playing.