Chris Karr

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]

Chris Karr
President pro tempore of the South Dakota Senate
Incumbent
Assumed office January 14, 2025
Preceded by	Lee Schoenbeck
Member of the South Dakota House of Representatives from the 11th district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 10, 2017
Preceded by	Jim Stalzer
Personal details
Born	1979 or 1980 (age 44–45) Tabor, South Dakota, U.S.
Political 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.