Sam Konduros, JD

Advisor

Konduros, a licensed attorney since 1990, founded SK Strategies in 2004 – a SC-based consulting firm that specializes in economic development, strategic planning, championing major corporate initiatives, public-private partnerships, integrated marketing & business development strategies, innovation, and vision-mission-brand development – and has guided and supported major institutional and private sector clients over the past two decades ranging from Clemson University to Greenville Health System. He has a demonstrated track record and specialization in industries ranging from advanced manufacturing to healthcare and life sciences. He has also spearheaded major economic development initiatives in multiple corporate roles since 1989, when he joined the SC Department of Commerce after graduating from law school. He is a graduate of Clemson University (1985 magna cum laude, Rhodes Scholar finalist), the University of South Carolina School of Law (1989), and the University of Oklahoma Economic Development Institute (1993). Additionally, Konduros obtained his real estate license in 2012. Highlighted defining career leadership positions include Konduros being tapped at age 30 to lead North American operations for Germany-based automotive supplier Alfmeier Corporation (1990-1994) while also serving as Co-Chair of the BMW Supplier Council, founding President/CEO of Upstate SC Alliance (regional economic development organization 2000-2004), Clemson ICAR’s Economic Development & Marketing Consultant/Senior Development Counsel and ITOR’s Business Development Director (Institute for Translational Oncology Research) as President of SK Strategies (2005-2014 time frame).