Chris Begala

Chris Begala with client and world renowned artist Peter Max along with Olympic Gold Medal gymnast, Carly Patterson. Begala managed his Dallas event as Max and Patterson unveiled Max’s official poster of the 2006 winter Olympics.

Chris Begala with client and international recording star, Yanni, during Super Bowl 38.

Chris Begala consults with former President Clinton on the beach at Galveston prior to a Begala-McGrath managed press conference featuring President Clinton, President Bush (41) and former Secretary of State James A. Baker III.

Chris Begala parachuting with the Army's Golden Knights during 41 @ 80 weekend in 2004.

Chris Begala and a member of the Army's Golden Knights parachute jump during 41 @ 80 weekend in 2004.

Chris Begala walks with President Bush (41) and President Clinton on the beach in Galveston as they observe damage left by Hurricane Ike.

Chris Begala and Jim McGrath with President Bush (41).

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Simply put, Chris Begala knows media, politics and public relations.

A seasoned veteran with over 25 years of professional media experience, Chris started as an on-air sports reporter for Houston’s top-rated radio station, KIKK, at the age of 15 — and went on to build an award-winning career as a broadcast and print journalist. Along the way, Begala covered numerous Super Bowls, NBA Finals, NCAA Final Fours, World Series, Wimbledon, U.S. Open, championship boxing, the Indy 500, the Kentucky Derby, The Masters golf tournament, and more.

In 1997, after years of part-time PR and political consulting, Begala founded his own communications firm, BEGALA CONSULTING. Since then, he has assisted former President George H.W. Bush, former President Bill Clinton, world-renowned artist Peter Max, international recording star Yanni, Houston Astros owner Drayton McLane, Houston Texans owner Bob McNair, CBS Sports Anchor Jim Nantz and many other leaders of industry, politics and entertainment.

Chris has served as a leading spokesman and strategist in multiple political campaigns, as well as major public issue initiatives. For example, Begala helped lead Houston’s successful sports stadium referendum in 1996, helped pass the enabling state legislation in 1997, and helped plan and execute the design and construction phases of both Minute Maid Park and Reliant Stadium. Additionally, Begala worked as part of the team, led by Bob McNair, to procure the National Football League’s 32nd franchise — the Houston Texans.

As a Licensed Real Estate Agent in Texas, Begala also has extensive public and private-sector experience in construction, development and marketing matters. He continues to be a frequently sought-after commentator on radio and television on a broad range of issues.

Now, Chris has joined forces with respected colleague, Jim McGrath, to leverage their unique skill sets to assist their joint clients achieve their communications objectives.

Chris Begala earned his Bachelor of Arts in Communications & Political Science from the University of Houston; is a lifetime member of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo; and resides in Houston with his wife Jeanie and their two children, Nicole and Christopher.