About

Strata Landscape is a full-service landscape construction and maintenance provider with a broad portfolio of projects and managed properties throughout Central Texas. Our focus on client partnerships and detail oriented approach set us apart from our peers. We work in all major Texas markets including Austin, San Antonio, Dallas, and Houston. We have both residential and commercial installation and maintenance teams. No project is too big or too small.

Licensed and Insured

We are a licensed, bonded, and fully insured contractor in the state of Texas.  We have licensed irrigators, chemical application specialists, and certified arborists ready to tackle any fertilization, pest management, or tree care need. We work with some of the largest general contractors in the country as well as a premier group of Central Texas home builders. We carry the standard suite of general liability and umbrella insurance.  We provide workman’s compensation for our labor force and can bond projects in excess of $3mm.  We are a licensed ROW contractor with the City of Austin.

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FLEET AND EQUIPMENT

Our company owns and operates a wide array of excavators, skid steers, dozers, dump trucks, trenchers, rock saws, and compaction equipment. Strata has multiple welding rigs, mobile generators, impact equipment, and hundreds of power tools. We run a large fleet of late model heavy duty pickups, dump trucks, and a variety of trailers to move equipment and materials efficiently and safely. Our team includes CDL drivers and licensed equipment operators. We take pride in providing our own branded equipment and look forward to growing our fleet further over time.

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ENVIRONMENTAL Care

At Strata Landscape, environmental stewardship is a core value. We recycle all scrap metal and we compost all organic waste. 100% of any remaining waste material (wood, concrete, and construction debris) is sorted and recycled off site by a licensed third-party vendor. We regularly conduct invasive species removals.  We also employ assertive SWPPP procedures, erosion control, and water resource protection. We donate resources and services to non-profits such as The Trail Conservancy, Austin Parks Foundation, and Hill Country Conservancy.

our team

Strata Landscape maintains a highly qualified group of industry professionals with decades of experience. Our team includes licensed irrigators and technicians, landscape management professionals, licensed chemical specialists, masons, fabricators, tree experts, concrete professionals, commercial drivers, and equipment operators. Our entire organization has a deep seated inner drive to provide clients with exceptional service.

Tyler Zickert

Owner & Managing Principal

Tyler brings 25 years of experience in design and construction, combining expertise in landscape architecture with hands-on construction knowledge. He oversees business development, design documentation, project financing, construction management, and contract negotiation. Tyler has served on the City of Austin Waterfront Planning Advisory Board and the Onion Creek Park District, and remains active with nonprofits including Austin Parks Foundation, Downtown Austin Alliance, and Hill Country Conservancy.

Fabian Gutierrez

Owner & Construction Operations Manager

With over 20 years of construction experience, Fabian brings deep expertise to every project. His attention to detail and commitment to quality consistently exceed expectations, even on the most challenging jobs. He oversees construction management, personnel scheduling, and the execution of our most complex projects. Fabian has managed notable Texas projects including The Perot Museum of Nature and Science, The Austonian, The W Hotel Austin, and several high-end residential installations.

Mark McIlwain

Maintenance Operations Manager

Mark oversees our enhancement projects and maintenance accounts and is committed to helping our clients continually improve the appearance and functional quality of their commercial properties and private residences. Landscape maintenance provides the first impression for any project and Mark is dedicated to offering the highest level of service to ensure properties look their best. He is also responsible for managing our enhancements team, irrigation audits and maintenance related updates. Irrigation License LI0025847.

Mike Garcia

Maintenance Manager

Mike has worked in landscape maintenance and construction for the last 15 years. He has a strong background in chemical application, IPM, and general landscape maintenance. Mike's primary focus is on maintenance accounts and chemical application but will also be assisting with enhancements. He's a team player and always striving to provide top-notch customer service.

Joe Rendon

Maintenance Manager

Joe has worked in both landscape maintenance and landscape construction throughout the lower 48. A consummate professional with clients and always eager to tackle whatever challenge we request of him. Joe shows up early and stays late to help line out maintenance crews and keep a keen eye on enhancement projects. Strata relies on Joe's attention to detail to ensure our QC is top notch.

George Ramos

Construction Manager

George joins us from Central Texas. He has worked in landscape construction and general contracting for the last 20 years. He has experience across multiple disciplines including large-scale landscape enhancements, concrete, fabrication, irrigation, and other basic utilities. He has a sense of positivity that's hard to match, is eager to tackle challenging projects, and puts customer service front and center on every job.

Marcus Vaughan

Construction Manager

Marcus joins us from the Houston area and has worked in the trades for the past 25 years. He has experience in a variety of hardscape installation scopes including masonry, concrete, decking, and lighting. He has also worked in fiber optics and HOA maintenance so brings a broad background to the construction management position. Marcus has a great work ethic with a clear eye perspective on getting work done as efficiently as possible.

Jill Zimmerman

Senior Estimator

With fifteen years of experience in the field of landscape architecture and construction, Jill strives to provide a first-rate pre-construction service experience. A detail-oriented professional with a strong background in design, procurement and estimating. Jill is a high level industry analyst with the ability to sort through data, protecting the company's interests and ultimately ensuring a seamless installation process. Core position tenets include procurement of materials, project estimation, contract negotiation, budget management and subcontractor coordination.

Tanya Stanley

Estimating Assistant

Tanya is responsible for managing data, organizing bids, and providingITB communication updates. As an estimating assistant, she also manages day-to-day procedures and plays an active role in quantifying takeoff information and project data. These efforts provide senior estimators the necessary tools to complete and submit final proposals and estimates. Tanya has worked in both the fields of architecture and landscape architecture which provides a strong set of fundamental skills needed to effectively coordinate a variety of pre-construction tasks.

Dillon Tuttle

Design Manager

Dillon is a reliable team player who strives to deliver consistently high quality work. With 10 years of residential design-build experience he has been involved in a variety of projects and enjoys working across multiple disciplines to turn thoughtful concepts into successful installations. He helped establish AutoCAD and SketchUp design standards to streamline associated responsibilities including design development, cost estimation, and construction documentation. Dillon also plays a significant role in ongoing business development.

Amber Bissell

Office Manager

Amber has worked in construction related fields for the past 15 years managing operations and work flow for a broad range of companies. She has experience in human resources, accounts payable & receivable, vendor management, purchasing, team building, inventory control and takes pride in delivering outstanding customer service. She holds multiple certifications including but not limited to UH Effective Leadership, UH Communication Strategies and UH ​Agile Project Management. Amber manages a variety of tasks for Strata such as payroll, AR/AP, project bonding submittals, pay applications and contract management.

Crystal Radcliff

Office Assistant

Crystal has worked in the administrative and business development support fields for the last 10 years. She has a strong commitment to customer service and a diligent work ethic. Her primary responsibilities include vendor management, financial data collection and organization, and digital archiving. She also assists the company with maintenance AR, AP, and payroll data entry.

Lendy Cano

Office Assistant

Lendy has worked as an office administrator for the last several years in both construction and associated industries. She assists multiple personnel at Strata in administration, construction, and design. Lendy helps manage schedules and crews, assists our office manager with payroll, writing training manual updates and company processes. She also helps us with sample and material procurement.

Brandi Rodriguez

Business Developer

Brandi brings to the Strata team a robust background in apartment leasing and assistant property management, complemented by 15 years of experience as an administrator specializing in billing, bids, and collections for a make-ready group. In her role at Strata, she supports the team across a wide range of administrative functions, with a primary focus on business development and relationship management.

Terry Buenrostro

Fleet Operations

Terry provides the company with a far-ranging skill set and in addition to managing our fleet operates our Class 8 trucks along with several other CDL drivers. He's a logistics specialists in the transportation industry. His secondary responsibilities include purchasing and maintaining vehicles for deliveries, registering and licensing vehicles and finding creative ways to maximize profits.

Saul Guzman

Fleet Operations

Saul has worked within the industry for the last decade in multiple roles. He has a strong background in landscape enhancements, maintenance, and more recently material transport. He helps Strata with pickup and offloading, spoil removal, and softscape material delivery. Saul has the consummate get it done attitude and works to maintain and efficient team environment.