Founder & CEO
Kristen Prater
As the CEO and backbone of 9 to 5 Office, Kristen brings structure, strategy, and a deep respect for professionals' time to the often-chaotic world of practice operations. Known for her relentless follow-through, high standards, and color-coded-calendar-level organization, she leads with equal parts efficiency, heart, and Diet Coke.
Kristen believes systems should work for people, not the other way around, and approaches every initiative with optimism, clarity, and a strong bias toward action. If there is a better way to do something, she will absolutely find it.
Kristen and her husband, Joe, are the proud parents of their 10-year-old daughter, Ellie. Her superpower is getting a lot done with purpose and good humor. Think Leslie Knope energy minus the waffle obsession, plus operational excellence.