Season 2 of Bravo’s “The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys” introduced fans to a new but familiar face—Kristi McBee, the matriarch of the McBee family. Long known as the “peacemaker” behind the scenes, Kristi is now stepping into the spotlight as the show covers the aftermath of her ex-husband Steven McBee Sr.’s $4 million crop insurance fraud case, which he pleaded guilty to in 2024.
Though Kristi was married to Steve during the time of the fraud, she has not been implicated in the case. The couple divorced in 2021 after 28 years of marriage. With her debut on season 2, fans are now curious about Kristi’s profession and how her financial standing compares to her ex-husband’s reported $10 million net worth.
Kristi McBee Net Worth and Business
Kristi currently serves as president of Lan-Tel Communications, a company she acquired after her divorce. In a Bravo interview, Kristi explained the challenges she faced when she took over: “[The business] was maxed out in its line of credit, we were getting shut off from vendors, our reputation was horrible,” she said.
Determined to turn things around, Kristi brought on a trusted partner and got to work. “We basically spent the first 12 to 15 months digging ourselves out. We’ve grown the business three times the size it was,” she shared proudly.
Today, Lan-Tel Communications has been estimated to generate anywhere between $18.9 million and $55.4 million in annual revenue, depending on the source. RocketReach lists the company’s 2025 revenue at $18.9 million, while ZoomInfo puts the number closer to $55.4 million, and Growjo cites $41.3 million. While Kristi’s exact net worth remains private, the company’s success suggests she has built an impressive fortune in her own right.
How the McBee ‘Peacemaker’ Balances Business and Family
Kristi isn’t only a business leader—she’s also a mother deeply invested in her sons’ futures as they take on bigger roles in the family operations. While Steve Sr. is absent from season 2 due to legal troubles, Kristi has stepped forward to support her sons, particularly with the “communications” side of the business.
Still, Kristi admits motherhood is her toughest job. “It’s way harder than running a business,” she told Bravo. Her biggest concern is her sons’ work-life balance. “They don’t have a good work-life balance, and that’s what worries me … it doesn’t impress me to tell me that you worked 80 hours in a week, you know? Impress me by telling me how you made your job more efficient and work smarter, not harder.”
New episodes of “The McBee Dynasty” air Monday nights on Bravo. Fans can also stream episodes on Peacock.
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