Karen Okey
About Karen Okey
Karen Okey is a Store Manager with extensive experience in retail management, currently working at Grunt Style in Destin, Florida. She has held various managerial positions at the Army & Airforce Exchange Service (AAFES) and has a strong commitment to achieving quality results and maintaining high customer service standards.
Work at Grunt Style
Karen Okey has been employed as a Store Manager at Grunt Style since 2022. In this role, she oversees store operations in Destin, Florida. Her responsibilities include managing staff, ensuring customer satisfaction, and driving sales performance. Okey's experience in retail management contributes to her effectiveness in this position.
Experience at AAFES
Karen Okey has extensive experience with the Army & Airforce Exchange Service (AAFES). She served as Store Manager from 2019 to 2021 at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Prior to that, she held the position of Area Sales Manager for Hardlines from 2016 to 2019, managing operations at both Eglin Air Force Base and Fort Drum, New York. Okey also worked as a Hardlines Supervisor from 2014 to 2016 at Fort Drum.
Current Role as Operations Manager
In addition to her role at Grunt Style, Karen Okey currently works as an Operations Manager at AAFES, a position she has held since 2021. This role involves overseeing operational functions at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, focusing on efficiency and service quality.
Education and Expertise
Karen Okey studied at Southwest Florida College, where she achieved a degree in Computer Specialists. Her educational background complements her extensive experience in retail management, particularly in recruiting, training, and retaining sales and management personnel.
Background and Deployment Experience
Karen Okey considers her deployment to Baghdad, Iraq, as a significant experience in her career. This role involved serving those who protect the country, highlighting her commitment to supporting military personnel and their families.