Mayor Chris Pimentel is a technology executive and former Marine Corps infantry officer.

In 2018, he was elected to the El Segundo City Council and has served as mayor since 2024, focusing much of his effort on preserving and sustaining the elements of El Segundo that make it a unique and thriving engine of the region.

Chris contributes to several City committees and boards centered on the interaction with other cities, the county, and the state.

He is also active with numerous community and veteran groups, including the Military Officers Association, and he joins his family in their volunteer efforts.