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Our Team

Abi Bravo

Production & Operations Lead

With more than 36 years in the landscaping industry, Abi Bravo brings deep field knowledge, operational leadership, and a detail-driven mindset to her role at Buchek Landscape & Irrigation. Her career began as a teenager working in landscape construction, and over the years, she has taken on roles ranging from production manager to independent subcontractor—building a reputation for integrity, reliability, and results.

Before returning full-time to landscaping, Abi built a distinguished career in regulatory compliance and investigations. She played a key role in a major SEC and FBI embezzlement case in 1995 and later served as an independent investigator for Robert Galloway & Associates, as well as federal agencies including the Department of Homeland Security and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. That investigative background sharpened her skills in oversight, process control, and precision—qualities that now guide her work in the field.

Abi began working with Tres Buchek as a trusted subcontractor when he founded the company in 2017 and officially joined the team in 2023. Today, she oversees job production and daily operations across all crews and subcontractors (excluding irrigation repairs), ensuring that each project is completed efficiently, professionally, and profitably.

Her leadership supports Buchek’s high standards for quality, accountability, and teamwork—on every job site and with every client.

Tres Buchek

Owner/Founder

A San Antonio native and proud graduate of UT‑Austin, Tres earned magna cum laude honors before launching his career in landscape construction and irrigation services. He began at Alamo Manufacturing Company (AMC)—founded in 1924 by his grandfather—working under his father, John Buchek II. There, Tres gained hands‑on expertise in irrigation design, installation logistics, soil performance across South Texas, and project management across commercial and residential sectors.

In 2017, he founded Buchek Landscape & Irrigation, now recognized as a leader in San Antonio and South Texas. With over two decades of combined experience, Tres oversees a full-range firm offering that serves both commercial and residential clients, collaborating closely with landscape architects and design firms statewide to execute projects that reflect design intent, practical function, and lasting quality.

In 2017, he founded Buchek Landscape & Irrigation, now recognized as a leader in San Antonio and South Texas. With over two decades of combined experience, Tres oversees a full-range firm offering:

  • Landscape design and installation: from plant selection (native and ornamental) to sod, grading, and soil conditioning
  • Irrigation systems: including custom sprinkler design, drip irrigation zones, smart timers/controllers, system repair, and water‑efficient layouts tailored for sun, slope, and soil conditions
  • Landscape lighting: uplighting, path and patio LEDs, accent and deck lighting with smart sensor and timer integration to enhance both beauty and security 
  • Hardscape and masonry: patios, pathways, retaining walls, seating walls, outdoor kitchens and fire features, using stone, brick and pavers with structural precision and aesthetic integration

Tres’s firm serves both commercial and residential clients, collaborating closely with landscape architects and design firms statewide to execute projects that reflect design intent, practical function, and lasting quality.

 
 
    • Texas Nursery & Landscape Association (TNLA) Member
    • Texas Irrigation Association Member (Turf Irrigation Association)
    • San Antonio Irrigation Association Member (SAIA)
    • Certified and TCEQ-licensed drainage contractor
    • Certified drainage contractor in the State of Texas 


Outside the office, Tres is deeply involved in civic and cultural life in San Antonio:

    • Actively participates in the Texas Cavaliers, the Order of the Alamo, and the German Club
    • Serves as a Deacon at First Presbyterian Church
    • Married to Mills, together they have a daughter, Mary Louise, who is following her father’s footsteps at UT‑Austin

Tres is known for his deep technical knowledge in:

  • Designing irrigation layouts that optimize water use and adapt to South Texas soil and climate while also protecting against hard freezes
  • Seamlessly integrating hardscape elements into living landscapes for both function and visual harmony
  • Implementing lighting solutions that balance safety, ambiance, and energy efficiency
  • Partnering with architects and design professionals to deliver commercial and upscale residential installations with design fidelity and operational reliability

His hands‑on background, combined with years of field leadership, provides a solid foundation for overseeing projects from initial concept through installation and maintenance. Tres emphasizes client-focused communication, environmental stewardship, and craftsmanship in every project.

Tres Buchek brings a unique blend of family legacy, professional depth, design collaboration, and community commitment to Buchek Landscape & Irrigation. His leadership continues to shape some of the most refined outdoor spaces in San Antonio and beyond.