Rick Trefzer
Deputy General Manager, San Antonio River Authority
Rick Trefzer is the deputy general manager of the San Antonio River Authority, where he oversees flood management, water quality initiatives, and public recreation programs along San Antonio’s creeks and rivers. With a career centered on watershed safety and the implementation of flood mitigation and infrastructure improvements, Trefzer plays a leading role in the region’s response to severe weather events and long-term climate adaptation. Under his guidance, the River Authority has prioritized innovative approaches to flood planning and has developed influential resources such as floodplain maps and predictive modeling tools for the community. Trefzer’s expertise is integral to ongoing efforts to make San Antonio’s waterways safer, cleaner, and more resilient.
