Christie Karis

Originally from Selma, Alabama, Christie graduated from Auburn University with a degree in Chemical Engineering.  Her company, HeatRep, LLC, has served the industrial power generation, oil and gas, and chemical industries for 15 years.  Christie and her husband, Matt, have 2 amazing kids, Kylie and Carter.  Matt grew up playing tennis in school, and it didn’t take long for Christie and her kids to also fall in love with tennis, while playing at the Sandestin Tennis Center in NorthWest Florida during the COVID pandemic.  They have all been playing non-stop since. Christie is passionate about bringing opportunities and a way for kids in her area to play tennis together, in a positive and fun environment.  She continues to organize youth tennis events in Walton, Bay, and Okaloosa Counties, and has also served as youth sports volunteer with the local Little League Organization.