Chris Wright, U.S. Secretary of Energy

Chris Wright

Chris Wright (R)

U.S. Secretary of Energy

Role Summary

This elected official represents constituents by introducing and voting on legislation, conducting oversight of government operations, and serving on committees.

Quick Facts

Party

Republican

Residence

Englewood, CO

Family

Wife: Liz

Contact

www.energy.gov/about-us

Election Info

Current Term02/04/2025 — Present

First Elected02/04/2025

Next Secretary Election2026

Education

Bachelor's of Mechanical Engineering

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

1982-1985

Graduate Work, Electrical Engineering

University of California, Berkeley

1985

Graduate Studies, Electrical Engineering

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

1985-1987

Political Career1

Secretary

United States Department of Energy

2025-present

Professional Background5

Chairman

Stroud Energy

2000-2006

Executive Chairman

Liberty Midstream Solutions

2016-present

Executive Chairman

Liberty Resources

2010-present

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Liberty Energy

2011-present

Founder and Chief Executive Officer

Pinnacle Technologies

1992-2006

Organizations4

Property and Environment Research Center (PERC)

Board Member

2007-present

Pacific Research Institute (PRI)

Board of Directors

2007-present

Urban Solutions Group

Board Member

2017-present

Bettering Human Lives Foundation

Founder and Board Member

2024-present