About Senator Estes

Craig Estes represents the fifth generation from the North Texas area. Craig Estes was born Aug. 20, 1953. He graduated from Wichita Falls High School in 1971 and Colorado Mountain College in 1973. He went on to complete his studies at Oral Roberts University, receiving a B.S. in business administration in 1977. He is also a 1993 graduate of the Harvard Business School Owner President Manager program.

Craig serves as Chairman of the Board of Estes, Inc., a wholesale distributor of chemicals and fertilizers with outlets across Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Nebraska, Arizona and South Dakota. Active and well-respected in the industry, Craig served as President of the Texas Agricultural Chemicals Association in 1989.

Craig and his wife of 28 years, the former Jennifer Huff of Wichita Falls, have three children, Abby, Andrew and Mark. The family is active in the First Presbyterian Church, where Craig serves as an Elder.

Craig is active in his community, including serving on the Young Life Committee of Wichita Falls and has served on the boards of directors of the Rotary Club of Wichita Falls, the Wichita Falls Boys Club, and the Wichita Falls Faith Mission. Craig has been heavily involved in the Young Presidents Organization where he was elected West Texas Chapter Chairman in 1994 and to the Board of International Directors of YPO in 1996.