Our founder Leif Zars Snr. managed many large commercial projects, including many of the original Fiesta Texas pools and water features and the Hyatt Hill County Lazy River and Pools.
We have a reputation you can count on.
About us
Gryco, Inc. (formerly Gary Pools Commercial) specializes in construction of commercial swimming pools and water features. Our expertise spans a wide range of projects, including pools and water features for resorts, homeowners’ associations, city parks and recreation facilities, hotels, universities, apartments, condominiums, YMCAs, and more.
Founded in 1992 by the creator of Gary Pools, a family-owned company, Gryco, Inc. was established to meet the unique needs of the commercial swimming pool market. With over 40 years of experience in swimming pool construction, we offer expert leadership and management.
Gryco, Inc. has built lasting relationships with general contractors, owners, developers, and others, consistently earning repeat business due to our reliability, quality, and expertise in executing swimming pool projects.
Founded in 1992 by the creator of Gary Pools, a family-owned company, Gryco, Inc. was established to meet the unique needs of the commercial swimming pool market. With over 40 years of experience in swimming pool construction, we offer expert leadership and management.
Gryco, Inc. has built lasting relationships with general contractors, owners, developers, and others, consistently earning repeat business due to our reliability, quality, and expertise in executing swimming pool projects.
Our Team
Jeff Smith
President & Lead Estimator
45+ years industry experience
Areas of expertise: all aspects of swimming pool design, planning, estimating, sales, construction, and project management related to both Commercial and Residential pools and water features
Over 100 semester hours primarily in civil engineering and related fields
Sam Vazquez
Senior Project Manager
30+ years of experience with pool project management
Matthew Pena
Director of Construction and Outdoor Living
12 Years of experience in the pool industry
20+ years of experience in project management
OSHA- CPR, First Aid and Heavy Equipment Operator
Deana Graham
Executive Assistant & Billing Administrator
10+ years of AIA billing & administration experience in the construction industry
Certified Payroll
Steve Leija, A.C.P.B.
Project Estimator
8+ years of experience in the pool industry
Certified Advanced Pool Builder Professional
Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial Distribution from Texas A&M University
Hugh Lynch
Remodel Specialist
Over 50 year of industry expierence. Areas of expertise: Swimming pool construction, Saftey, Design, Hydraulics, Commercail Pool Remodeling,
Tassie Zars Pena
Owner & Vice President
20 years of experience in the pool industry
Bachelors of Business Management from Texas Tech University