Chris Villarreal

Share your journey to Bain.

I earned my bachelor’s in civil engineering from the United States Military Academy at West Point then served in the U.S. Army for five years as an infantry officer. After that I attended Texas A&M to earn my master’s in petroleum engineering then spent six years working in the oil and gas industry. During that time, I earned my MBA from Rice University and soon after graduating joined Bain.

How did you know that Bain was the right company for you?

Everyone I met had positive things to say about their Bain experience and conversations I had about the amazing culture came to be true. 

Share some of your favorite work (personal or professional) you’ve done while at Bain.

I was able to go to the Patagonia region in South America to run a 3-day ultra-marathon with 100 other Bainies from across the globe. I didn’t know a soul when I showed up, but it was like being with family the whole time.