Ernesto De La Garza

Biography of Ernesto De La Garza

Ernesto De La Garza, Interim Assistant City Manager for the City of Corpus Christi, oversees the departments of Public Works, Development Services, Solid Waste, and Gas.  He will continue his role as Director of Public Works during his interim assignment.  Ernesto has served as the Director of Public Works since November 2022. He has over 27 years of experience in transportation engineering.  He began his career with the Texas Department of Transportation Corpus Christi District, serving in roles in planning, design, construction, maintenance, and operations.  Key positions held were District Materials and Pavement Engineer, Design Build Deputy Project Manager, and Director of Construction.  He also served as General Manager for Atlas Technical Consultants, LLC.  Ernesto is also currently an adjunct lecturer for Texas A&M University, Kingsville, Frank H. Dotterweich College of Engineering.  He teaches courses in pavement design, pavement management, construction management, and construction technology.  Ernesto is a licensed professional civil engineer in Texas and holds a bachelor's and master’s degree in civil engineering from Texas A&M University, Kingsville.