Rick Trefzer

Rick Trefzer

Rick Trefzer

Rick Trefzer

Rick Trefzer has been with the San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) since 2014 and currently services as the Deputy General Manager. In this role he has oversight over the finance, operations, planning and project management, and technical services functions of the organization. Prior to holding this position, Rick held the position of Director of Support Services and was responsible for delivering many of the administrative and financial services supporting River Authority departments – accounting and finance, payroll, operating and capital budget development, purchasing, information technology including geographic information systems (GIS), and project management.

Prior to joining the River Authority, Rick held executive roles in finance and administration and information technology at Texas A&M University-San Antonio. During his six plus years at the university, Texas A&M-San Antonio was one of the fastest growing institutions in the State of Texas. Over his professional career, Rick has had the opportunity to gain valuable leadership experience within multiple industries, to include public service, higher education, manufacturing, real estate, and retail.

Rick is a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) with a BBA and MBA from the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). Additionally, he is a Leadership San Antonio past participant and steering committee member (LSA 37 and 42) and has had the privilege of participating on various boards and committees within the community.

Alerts

Trail Closure: Museum Reach at Pearl

* Trail temporarily closed from 2/3/2025 until 4/25/2025.
* For southbound pedestrian traffic, please exit the river and utilize the Hotel Emma bridge to gain access to the east side river trail. Access to the east side river trail via the elevator or stairs.
* For northbound pedestrian traffic, please exit the river trail at the south bridge to gain access to the east side river trail. Continue north through Pearl towards Hotel Emma. The west & east side river trail accessible via the Hotel Emma bridge.

North Bridge West Landing & Stairs Trail Closure Map

 

Goliad Paddling Trail Alert

NOTICE: HWY 59 Landing Site Closed

Due to TxDOT construction on the HWY 59 Bridge, the HWY 59 landing site is closed until further notice. However, the Goliad Paddling Trail remains open, and paddlers can still access the river at the Riverdale, Ferry Street, and Goliad State Park landings.

Please plan accordingly and check back for updates.

SASPAMCO Paddling Trail Temporarily Closed

Staff have removed two large log jams just downstream of Helton Nature Park, keeping the southern portion of the SASPAMCO Paddling Trail temporarily closed. Staff are working to contact adjacent landowners to support a land-based removal solution.

SASPAMCO Paddling Trail

The SASPAMCO paddling trail is open from River Crossing Park to Helton Nature Park.
*Please Note: Paddling Trail from Helton Nature Park to HWY 97 is still closed due to blockages. 

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