Chris Bacala is the Founder and CEO of Bare Roots Landscape Solutions, a veteran-owned company headquartered in Dallas specializing in landscape architecture, landscape management, and construction, as well as Bacala Properties, LLC and Bare Roots Tree Solutions. With more than 30 years in the green industry, Chris has built Bare Roots into a trusted partner for corporate, commercial, and healthcare properties, as well as estate and high-end residential clients, across Texas, New Mexico, Mississippi, and Louisiana.
His path to leadership began in service. While a college student, Chris was activated with the Louisiana National Guard during Desert Storm. He went on to earn a degree in Industrial Engineering Technology from the University of Southwestern Louisiana and a second bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture from Louisiana State University. A landscape architect by profession, Chris has spent his career designing outdoor spaces that are as functional as they are beautiful, from healthcare campuses and healing gardens to corporate headquarters, private estates, and luxury residences.
Chris brings a rare combination of design and build expertise to every project, with sustainability at the center of both. He specializes in irrigation design and construction, and sustainable water management is a cornerstone of the Bare Roots approach: smart irrigation technology, efficient system design, and practices that conserve water while keeping landscapes healthy and protecting client budgets. The company brings sustainable landscape practices to every property it serves, from native and adaptive plantings to soil health and drainage solutions that protect each site for the long term. Chris is also a general contractor, an experienced pool builder, and a Certified Pool Operator (CPO). That blend of engineering discipline, design vision, and hands-on construction knowledge allows Bare Roots to take a project from first sketch to final installation and long-term care.
Chris believes lasting success is built on lasting relationships. That conviction has earned Bare Roots long-term partnerships with clients and a culture that engages and empowers its team members. He has also worked to bridge the gap between the green industry and the broader DFW small business community.
In 2026, Chris received the GROW Mary Ellen Graham Service Award, which honors individuals who demonstrate exceptional service and dedication to their communities. He has twice been nominated for Young Entrepreneur of the Year by the North Texas Business Association and has received awards in landscape design and business management. He is a graduate of Leadership Dallas, Class 49 (2024), and now serves as a class advisor for Class 50.
Outside the business, Chris is active in his church, serves on several boards, and supports organizations including the American Cancer Society, Crystal Charity Ball, Cattle Baron’s Ball, Klyde Warren Park, and the Dallas Regional Chamber, along with schools across Dallas. He and his wife, Deidre, and their sons, Christopher and Charlie, call East Dallas home, with family roots that run deep in New Iberia and Lafayette, Louisiana.
Veteran-Owned · Faith-Driven · Rooted in Excellence
