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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Chris Karr is a Republican member of the South Dakota House of Representatives, representing District 11. He was first elected to the chamber in 2016.

Karr's professional experience includes working as a business owner and financial consultant. He earned his B.S. in business economics and MBA from South Dakota State University.

Education

  • BS, Business Economics, South Dakota State University
  • MBA, University of South Dakota

Professional Experience

  • BS, Business Economics, South Dakota State University
  • MBA, University of South Dakota
  • Financial Consultant, Karr Business Valuations and Consulting, Incorporated, 2010-present
  • Owner, Cayn Enterprises, Incorporated, 2003-present
  • Adjunct Instructor, South Dakota State University, present
  • Adjunct Instructor, University of South Dakota, present
  • President and Co-Owner, Solo Step, Incorporated, 2006-2009

Political Experience

  • BS, Business Economics, South Dakota State University
  • MBA, University of South Dakota
  • Financial Consultant, Karr Business Valuations and Consulting, Incorporated, 2010-present
  • Owner, Cayn Enterprises, Incorporated, 2003-present
  • Adjunct Instructor, South Dakota State University, present
  • Adjunct Instructor, University of South Dakota, present
  • President and Co-Owner, Solo Step, Incorporated, 2006-2009
  • Majority Whip, South Dakota State House of Representatives, 2019-present
  • Representative, South Dakota State House of Representatives, District 11, 2017-present
  • Candidate, South Dakota State House of Representatives, District 11, 2010, 2012, 2018, 2020

Current Legislative Committees

Chair, Appropriations Committee

Member, Government Operations and Audit Committee

Chair, Joint Committee on Appropriations

Member, Joint Committee on Government Operations and Audit

Member, Joint Subcommittee on Lean Methodology

Member, Joint Subcommittee on Revenue Projection

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • BS, Business Economics, South Dakota State University
  • MBA, University of South Dakota
  • Financial Consultant, Karr Business Valuations and Consulting, Incorporated, 2010-present
  • Owner, Cayn Enterprises, Incorporated, 2003-present
  • Adjunct Instructor, South Dakota State University, present
  • Adjunct Instructor, University of South Dakota, present
  • President and Co-Owner, Solo Step, Incorporated, 2006-2009
  • Majority Whip, South Dakota State House of Representatives, 2019-present
  • Representative, South Dakota State House of Representatives, District 11, 2017-present
  • Candidate, South Dakota State House of Representatives, District 11, 2010, 2012, 2018, 2020
  • Member, El Riad Shrine
  • Volunteer, Junior Achievement
  • Graduate, Leadership Souix Falls
  • Member, Masonic Lodge, 130
  • Member, USA Dance, Chapter 2090
  • Member, Young Men's Christian Association

Other Info

— Awards:

  • 2009- Small Business Administration Young Entrepreneur of the Year
  • 2008- Awards in Business Excellence (ABEX) finalist
  • 2007- Silver Telly Award, National
  • 2007-Silver Addy Award, South Dakota

Hobbies or Special Talents:

Fishing & Hunting

State Bills
Events

2020

Oct. 17
Chris Karr for House Literature Drop

Sat 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM CDT

Oct. 10
Chris Karr for House Literature Drop

Sat 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM CDT