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Karen Floyd

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Preceded by
  
Katon Dawson

Nationality
  
American

Succeeded by
  
Chad Connelly

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Political party
  
South Carolina Republican Party

Alma mater
  
University of South Carolina School of Law (1986)

Website
  
http://www.karenfloyd.com/

Education
  
University of South Carolina School of Law

Party
  
South Carolina Republican Party

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Karen Floyd is an American politician from the state of South Carolina. She is a former prosecutor and judge and later served as the only female Chairman of County Council for the state's fourth largest county. She was elected chairman of the South Carolina Republican Party and served from 2009 to 2011. As the first woman Chairman of the state party, under her tenure, the party experienced historic wins by adding a Republican congressional seat and winning all constitutional offices, the first time in the state's history. Nikki Haley and Tim Scott were both elected as governor and congressman, respectively, while Floyd served as state party chairman.

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Floyd is the founder of multiple businesses and the publisher of Elysian, a women's magazine, circulated in the Southeast of the United States.

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Political life

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Karen Floyd was the first woman to serve as the chair of the Spartanburg County Council, and currently serves on the South Carolina Ports Authority Board. In 2006 Floyd was the Republican nominee for Superintendent of Education. She was defeated by Jim Rex by only 455 votes the closest margin of victory in a statewide election in South Carolina's history. She served as chairman of the South Carolina Republican Party from May 2009 to May 2011. She did not seek re-election as Chairman.

Personal life

Karen lives in Spartanburg, South Carolina with her husband and two children.

Employment

  • 1999 to Present

    • Palladian Group, Chief Executive Officer

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    In 1999, Floyd founded the Palladian Group, which serves marketing, technology, and development needs of clients worldwide. Floyd oversees six divisions and over 30 employees.

  • 2015 to Present

    • ELYSIAN Magazine, Publisher

    In 2015, Floyd founded Palladian Publications and began serving as the publisher of ELYSIAN Magazine.

    Education

  • 1986 University of South Carolina School of Law

    • President, Student Bar Association; Daniel McLeod Scholarship Award

  • 1983 Goucher College; Bachelor of Arts

    • Chairperson, Academic Honor Board; Elizabeth King Elliott Fellowship Award

    Affiliations

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  • Spartanburg County, SC, and American Bar Association, 1986 to present
  • American Judiciary Society, 1990 to present
  • Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce, Board Member 1998 to 2002; Board of Governors 2005 to present
  • South Carolina Ports Authority, Board Member 2007 to 2012
  • Piedmont Area Girl Scouts, Board Member/Nominating Committee to 2008
  • Human Resources Management Association, 1994 to 2000
  • Arts Partnership, Board Member 1998 to 2006
  • Susan B. Komen Upstate Race for the Cure, Founding Board Member 1998, Secretary 1999 to 2001
  • Spartanburg Development Council, Board of Directors, 1998 to 2002
  • Share the Vision, Board Member 1998 to 2002 Co-Chairman 1999 to 2002
  • YMCA, Executive Board 1999 to 2002
  • Palmetto Conservation Foundation, Board of Directors 2000 to 2002
  • United Way Campaign, Board Member 2001 to 2003
  • Department of Natural Resources, Board Member 2004 to 2006
  • Board Representative prior to 1998
  • Spartanburg County Higher Education Commission, Member
  • National Council Chain Restaurants, Board of Trustees
  • Governor's Leadership Forum
  • Spartanburg County Little Theater, Board of Trustees
  • Spartanburg County Children's Shelter
  • SAFE Homes Network
  • Department of Mental Health, Board Advisor
  • Children's Coalition Against Sexual Abuse, Board Member
  • DSS Treatment Team, Board Member
  • International Franchise Association, Board Member

    • Notable achievements

    Mrs. Floyd has achieved many awards throughout her career, including:

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  • Order of the Palmetto (South Carolina's highest award)
  • Business and Professional Women Club, Woman of the Year
  • Spartanburg Technical College, Woman of the Year/Politics
  • Career Woman of the Year
  • Outstanding Young Woman of the Year
  • Toast of the Town, Salvation Army

    • References

    Karen Floyd Wikipedia
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