Mike Crownover has served as Valero's Senior Vice President of Human Resources since May 2002. Since joining the company in 1997, he has been an integral part of Valero's leadership team. He has served as Corporate Compensation Manager, Corporate Human Resources Manager, Corporate Human Resources Director, Executive Director Employee Relations and Retail HR.

 An avid volunteer and cyclist, Crownover is a board member for the Southwest Mental Health Center, and cycles with Velo Valero to help raise funds for the Multiple Sclerosis Society and other charitable organizations.

Crownover earned his bachelor's degree in Accounting from the University of Texas at Arlington.

During Crownover's tenure, the company has consistently been recognized as one of Fortune magazine's 100 Best Companies to Work For.