Kevin Slagle currently serves as the Senior Vice President of Communications at the American Petroleum Institute, a position held since October 2024, where responsibilities include overseeing all communications related to integrated advocacy efforts. Prior to this role, Kevin Slagle was the Vice President of Strategy and Communications at the Western States Petroleum Association from February 2017 to September 2024. Additional experience includes positions as a Ski Instructor at Vail Resorts, Senior Vice President at Ogilvy Public Relations, Partner at Capitol Public Affairs, Senior Vice President at Edelman, and Senior Vice President at Porter Novelli. Kevin Slagle began a career in public relations at Porter Novelli, where duties encompassed Vice President and Account Manager roles. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations from Brigham Young University and further studies at California State University-Sacramento.