SECRETARY OF ENERGY
Chris Wright
17% approve · updated on every vote · 6 votes
1 support · 5 oppose
About Chris Wright
Self-described tech nerd turned entrepreneur, Chris Wright is the founder, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of the Board of Liberty Energy (NYSE: LBRT). Chris is a dedicated humanitarian with a passion for bringing the benefits of energy to every community in the world. This passion has inspired a career in energy, working not only in oil and gas but nuclear, solar and geothermal. Chris embraces all energy sources if they are abundant, affordable, and reliable. Chris is a bold advocate who brings rational thought to the energy dialogue. He has spoken on energy and the merits of the Shale Revolution to the UK House of Lords and US state and federal lawmakers. Chris has had multiple appearances on network TV, documentaries, and podcasts. Chris’ #ThankYouNorthFace campaign went viral with over 5 million views, sparking a sober discussion on the multiple efficient uses of oil and gas in everyday products. Chris completed an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering at MIT and did graduate work in ElectricalEngineering at UC Berkeley and MIT. He founded Pinnacle Technologies and served as CEO from 1992 to 2006. Pinnacle created the hydraulic fracture mapping industry and its innovations helped launch commercial shale gas production in the late 1990s. Chris was Chairman of Stroud Energy, an early shale gas producer, before selling to Range Resources in 2006. Additionally, Chris founded and served as Executive Chairman of Liberty Resources and Liberty Midstream Solutions until its sale in 2024. In addition to his role at Liberty, he sits on the Board of Directors for Urban Solutions Group, OKLO Inc. (NYSE: OKLO), and EMX Royalty Corp. (NYSE: EMX). Chris also serves on the board of numerous nonprofit organizations, including ACE Scholarships, and as a founding board member of the Bettering Human Lives Foundation. Chris grew up and currently lives in Colorado with his wife, Liz. He is a passionate father, grandfather, skier, cyclist, climber, and outdoor enthusiast.
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Understanding Chris Wright's Approval Rating
On USApprate, Chris Wright, Secretary of Energy currently holds a community approval rating of 16.7% for 2026, drawn from 6 visitor votes (1 support, 5 oppose). This grassroots score reflects how site visitors feel about Chris Wright right now, and it is recalculated the moment a new vote is cast.
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What does Chris Wright do as Secretary of Energy?
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