Karen Ballentine

Karen returns to the SC Education Lottery after serving from 2001 to 2004, most recently as
Promotions and Special Events Manager. During that time she contributed to the successful
launch of the Lottery in our state and saw revenues grow to more than $700 million.

After leaving the Lottery in 2004 to spend time with the family at home, Karen continues to
stay active in several organizations throughout the area.

Karen currently serves as Holiday Market Marketing Chair and Communications Council
member for the Columbia Junior League; works part-time as a Pre-School Teaching Assistant at
Gateway Baptist in Chapin and works with the Kindergarten Ministry at Riverland Hills Baptist in
Irmo.

Prior to joining the Lottery, Karen served as President of the University of South Carolina Young
Alumni Council, was ex-officio on the University Of South Carolina Board Of Governors and also
served as a member ofthe University's Richland/Lexington Alumni Advisory Council.

Karen resides in Chapin with her husband Nathan and their children, Sarah, JC and Emma.