Chris Parinello

Chris Parinello brings extensive experience in federal government affairs, currently serving as Vice President at Valero Energy Corporation since February 2014, where previous titles included Executive Director, Director, Senior Manager, and Manager of Federal Government Affairs. Prior to Valero, Chris held positions within the U.S. House of Representatives as Legislative Director and Senior Legislative Assistant for Congressman Mike Pompeo, focusing on energy and healthcare policy. Additional experience includes roles at The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, National Association of Chemical Distributors, National Community Pharmacists Association, and the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, primarily in government affairs and lobbying. Chris holds a BA in Political Science from James Madison University.