About Us
About The Estes Group
Established in 2019 by Kristy and Tony Estes, The Estes Group, LLC (TEG), is a Texas based civil engineering firm specializing in infrastructure planning, design, and management services. TEG focuses solely on public transportation projects and offers a wide range of engineering services. Our staff has experience on transportation projects ranging from small intersection improvements to fully directional freeway interchanges. Our business philosophy stresses exceptional client service and focuses on building long-term professional relationships. The Estes Group is DBE, HUB, WBE and MBE certified.
What We Do
The Estes Group provides planning, design, program management, and construction phase services for transportation projects throughout Texas. TEG brings a diverse set of specialties to the table to ensure client satisfaction.
Meet the Team
Kristy Estes
Chief Executive Officer/ Co-Founder
As Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder, Kristy is responsible for the strategic development and daily operations of the company. Kristy graduated from Texas A&M in 2006 and combines her background in communication and business to actively manage and grow The Estes Group. She focuses on recruiting the best talent the engineering world has to offer and making The Estes Group a place where professionals grow long-term both professionally and personally. Kristy has a keen sense of what clients are looking for and uses this to secure great talent and create long-lasting relationships in the engineering world.
While running The Estes Group, Kristy makes her family her top priority and you’ll find her cheering at every sporting event her kids are involved in. She enjoys traveling every chance she gets, gardening and adding new plants to their home, working out, and is actively involved in her neighborhood book club.
Tony Estes, P.E.
President/ Co-Founder
As President and Co-founder of TEG, Tony has devoted his professional career to fostering relationships with state and local organizations, bringing innovative ideas and thoughtful designs time after time. He provides leadership over company operations and growth, while focusing on teaming and client relationships. Tony graduated from Texas A&M in 2006 with a B.S. in Civil Engineering and has decades of experience managing a broad range of roadway engineering projects from planning through PS&E. Additionally, Tony has significant GEC experience managing complex, multibillion-dollar roadway projects.
When not working, Tony enjoys spending quality time with his wife and two kids traveling and exploring the outdoors. As an avid sports fan, Tony enjoys watching his son and daughter’s youth sports, Aggie football, and Texas Rangers baseball.
Bo Ratto, P.E., CFM
Director of North Texas Operations
As a Texas A&M graduate, Bo is a Professional Engineer and Certified Floodplain Manager with 16 years of experience in civil engineering. While designing and managing numerous roadway projects across Texas, Bo has developed exceptional North Texas relationships with TxDOT and many local cities and counties through his past project experience. His background in H&H combined with extensive roadway experience helps set Bo apart from other project managers.
Bo is strong in his faith and endeavors to be a Godly leader in both his home and profession. He finds enjoyment in life with his beautiful wife, Britney (his High School Sweetheart), his daughters (Olive and Posey), their son (Townes), and Howdy the Labradoodle. In his spare time, he enjoys getting back to his roots by hunting, fishing, and working on his old truck whenever he can; however, spending time with his family is always his top priority.