Meet Councilman Booker
Karuiam Booker
I am a lifelong Greer citizen who grew up in a large traditional family comprised of six siblings of whom I am the youngest. Being in a larger than life family structure provided many lessons in hard work, compromise, partnerships, and money. Our parents also cultivated faith based family values that were instilled in us on a daily basis.
My primary education was through the school systems in Greer mostly at Calvary Christian School located in the old Duke St Elementary School site. During my senior year, I changed schools to attend Shannon Forest Christian School where I graduated with honors.
After graduation, I went on to attend Greenville Technical College to participate in the Engineering Transfer Program. I then matriculated at Clemson University where I graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Water Resources.
Upon graduation, I worked in the field of hydrology at an engineering firm, Land Design, in Charlotte NC; after one year, I decided to move back to South Carolina. It was then that I settled down and adopted the District 2 area of Greer as my home. Once I made the move back to Greer, I gained employment at the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT). I participated in the engineering cross training program at SCDOT in which I was able to foster amazing relationships, learn about engineering in the government setting, and subsequently move up the ranks in which I became the Assistant District Inspection Engineer. In that asset management position, we inspected all state owned roads in Greenville, Pickens, Spartanburg and Oconee Counties. Those daily interactions have given me great insight on road management, road funding, and infrastructure maintenance.
Currently, I serve as the Public Sector Market Lead and Economic Development Project Manager with Civil & Environmental Consultants Inc.
I also have a handyman and landscaping business called “Booker’s Home Services” in which we specialize in home repairs, real estate closing punch lists, lawn maintenance, and landscaping. “Booker’s Home Services” has given me great insight into the current economic climate and growth opportunities of the private sector.
After work I enjoy music and spending time my wife and two children.
Memberships Include:
South Carolina Economic Development Association (SCEDA)
North Carolina Economic Development Association (NCEDA)
Municipal Association of South Carolina (MASC).
The Bookers
I am a father to two wonderful children and husband to my beautiful wife LaSarah Booker. We believe Greer is one of the greatest places to live which is why we are raising our family in this great city.
Currently my family and I attend Church in Greenville, SC at The Equipping Center with Pastor Hasker Hudgens and visit Spirit and Truth Ministries in Greer as well. I hold dear my spiritual walk with Jesus Christ and truly believe my faith has brought me and my family to where we are today.