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Chris Wright
Politicians/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
Quick Facts
Party
Republican
Residence
Englewood, CO
Family
Wife: Liz
Contact
www.energy.gov/about-us