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

Chris was elected Mayor on December 17, 2024 by his fellow Councilmembers and has served on El Segundo City Council since 2018. He has served on several committees focused on interaction with other cities and the state.

Chris focuses much of his effort on preserving and sustaining the elements of El Segundo that make it the unique and thriving engine of the region.  

Chris is active with little league, softball, soccer, the Military Officers Association and joins his wife and children in their volunteer groups.