Chris Karr
American businessman and politician
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Chris Karr (born 1989/1990)[1] is an American businessman and politician serving as a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives from the 11th district. Karr assumed office on January 10, 2017.[2][3]
Preceded byLee Schoenbeck
Preceded byJim Stalzer
Born1979 or 1980 (age 45–46)
Tabor, South Dakota, U.S.
Chris Karr | |
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| President pro tempore of the South Dakota Senate | |
| Assumed office January 14, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Lee Schoenbeck |
| Member of the South Dakota House of Representatives from the 11th district | |
| Assumed office January 10, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Stalzer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1979 or 1980 (age 45–46) Tabor, South Dakota, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Education | South Dakota State University (BS) University of South Dakota (MBA) |
Early life and education
Karr is a native of Tabor, South Dakota. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business economics from South Dakota State University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of South Dakota.
Career
Karr has operated a small business in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and also worked as a Certified Valuation Analyst.[4][5][6] A member of the Republican Party, Karr serves as one of five Majority Whips in the South Dakota House of Representatives.