Craig Tester is an American engineer best known for appearing on a reality TV series, The curse of Oak Island. He is expert in drilling and has helped Lagina brothers in researching and locating new dig operations in Oak Island.
Craig is a former roommate of Martin Lagina and best friend since the college. He is recognized globally for featuring in Tales from Oak Island (2024), The Curse of Oak Island (2014) and The Curse of Oak Island: Drilling Down (2015).
Before Fame
Since the Lagina brothers came to Oak Island, he has helped them immensely with finding a treasure. He gained recognition and fame after featuring on a History Channel TV series The Curse of Oak Island (2014).
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Craig Tester, Early Life & Education
Craig Tester was born on February 16, 1961, in Glendale, California, USA, to Michael and Stephanie Castro. He was brought up in a close-knit family. He completed his early education from a local school next doors to his town.
Craig Tester Personal Details
| Real Name | Craig Tester |
| Nick Name | Craig |
| Date of Birth | February 16, 1961 |
| Age (as of 2025) | 64 years |
| Birthday place | Glendale, California, USA |
| Zodiac sign | Aquarius |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | Caucasian |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
| Eye Color | Green |
| Net Worth (as of 2025) | $5 Million |
Body Measurements
| Height | 5 feet 7 inches (171 cm or 1.71 m) |
| Weight | 69 kg (152 lbs) |
| Body Measurements | 40-34-40 |
| Body Shape | Rectangle |
| Body Build | Dad Bod |
| Dress Size | 14 (US) |
| Shoe Size | 10 (US) |
Family Life
| Relationship Status | Married |
| Wife | Becky Tester |
| Kids | Jack Begley (Stepson from his wife’s first marriage) and Drake Maxwell Tester (Former treasure hunter) |
| Father | Michael Castro |
| Mother | Stephanie Castro |
| Grandparents | Unknown |
| Siblings | N/A |
Family, Wife & Kids
Craig has been happily married to Becky Tester. They are really made for each other. He has two sons named Jack Begley and Drake Tester. Sadly, Drake was passed away on March 26, 2017, from a seizure disorder which he had since his birth. Jack is his stepson from his wife’s first marriage.
Net Worth
Craig Tester is an American engineer and a partner of Martin Lagina in Oak Island Tours Ltd. He is a multi-million are with a range of businesses, and boasts a net worth of around $5 million.
Some Interesting Facts About Craig Tester
- He is an American nationality holder of Caucasian ethnicity.
- Craig is 64 years old.
- He has a height of around 5 feet 7 inches (171 cm).
- Tester studied Engineering at Delta Upsilon College and got a degree in Engineering.
- At Delta Upsilon College, he was the roommate of Martin Lagina.
- He is a partner of Martin Lagina in his energy business.
- Professionally, he is an engineer and digger, probably the most dedicated person after Laginas to hunt for the treasures in the Oak Island.
- He is best known for featuring in The Curse of Oak Island since 2014 on a History Channel.
- Becky Tester has been married twice, the second husband being the Craig Tester.
- Drake, his late son, appeared with his dad in a season 3 of The Curse of Oak Island. He spent more than 6 weeks on the island in 2015.
- He has two stepchildren, Jack Begley and unknown (he never revealed his second stepchild name).
- Jack Begley is an on-screen treasure hunter and off-screen producer.
- He, Martin, and Rick are partners in Oak Island Tours Ltd, and this is his primary income of source as well.
- As of now, he lives happily with his wife in his $3.5 million mansion at the Travis City, Michigan.
