OUR PEOPLE
Stephen Gacioch, P.E.
Stephen Gacioch, P.E. is the Chief Engineer and a founding Partner of STAG Design Group. As a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Florida and Texas, Stephen brings a unique combination of engineering expertise, construction management experience, and executive leadership to every project.
With experience spanning engineering des
Stephen Gacioch, P.E. is the Chief Engineer and a founding Partner of STAG Design Group. As a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Florida and Texas, Stephen brings a unique combination of engineering expertise, construction management experience, and executive leadership to every project.
With experience spanning engineering design, permitting, estimating, construction administration, and business development, Stephen has successfully led projects from concept through completion across Florida, Texas, and New England. His ability to bridge the gap between engineering and construction allows clients to receive practical, cost-effective, and highly constructible solutions without compromising design quality.
Stephen has developed expertise in athletic facility planning, synthetic turf systems, site development, stormwater management, transportation engineering, and land development. His multidisciplinary background enables him to understand projects from every stakeholder's perspective; including owners, architects, engineers, contractors, and regulatory agencies; resulting in efficient project delivery and exceptional client service.
As Chief Engineer and Partner, Stephen is responsible for the strategic direction of the company while remaining actively involved in project planning, engineering oversight, quality control, and client relationships. His leadership philosophy emphasizes technical excellence, innovation, responsiveness, and building lasting partnerships with clients and communities.
Professional Philosophy
“We believe exceptional engineering begins with understanding a client's vision and extends through disciplined execution in the field. We integrate engineering excellence with real-world construction experience, we deliver facilities that are innovative, practical, resilient, and designed to serve communities for generations.
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“We believe exceptional engineering begins with understanding a client's vision and extends through disciplined execution in the field. We integrate engineering excellence with real-world construction experience, we deliver facilities that are innovative, practical, resilient, and designed to serve communities for generations.
STAG’s leadership is founded on integrity, accountability, technical excellence, and a commitment to creating projects that leave a lasting positive impact. We built STAG to help communities redefine the typical design process. Our expertise comes from both sides of the industry. Our designs are engineered to perform under pressure and built to stand the test of time - delivering exceptional value while staying on budget and elevating the client experience.”
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University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
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(817) 729-9884
Patrick Ross
Patrick Ross is a former collegiate head football coach turned sports construction executive, bringing over 20 years of leadership in high-performance environments to the sports facilities industry. As one of the youngest head coaches in college football history, Ross built nationally competitive programs and earned induction into the Lin
Patrick Ross is a former collegiate head football coach turned sports construction executive, bringing over 20 years of leadership in high-performance environments to the sports facilities industry. As one of the youngest head coaches in college football history, Ross built nationally competitive programs and earned induction into the Lindenwood University Hall of Fame, establishing a reputation for rapid turnarounds, disciplined culture building, and elite team performance.
Transitioning from the sideline to the private sector, Ross applied those same principles to business, growing and leading multiple multi-million dollar sports construction companies specializing in synthetic turf systems, athletic facilities, and complex site development. His work has spanned projects at all levels of sport, with a focus on delivering high-performance, durable, and safe playing surfaces.
Ross brings a unique owner-side perspective to every project. During his coaching career, he was directly involved in the design, fundraising, and development of multi-million dollar athletic facilities, giving him firsthand insight into what owners, athletic directors, and stakeholders expect. That experience drives a customer first approach rooted in accountability, transparency, and delivering maximum value per dollar invested.
At STAG Design Group, Ross leads with a simple philosophy: we’re not just designers, we’re a trusted partner, design facilities that meet the highest standards of performance. His ensures our team is committed to executing projects that align with the demands of elite athletes and organizations where precision, durability, and playability are non-negotiable.
Professional Background
As a prior partner of Mammoth Sports Construction / Kansas Turf, and now the CEO / Owner of Legacy Sports Construction, Patrick entered into the sports facilities business after 20 years as a collegiate football coach. As a record setting head football coach, he mastered the art of building a team and creating a culture through serving hi
As a prior partner of Mammoth Sports Construction / Kansas Turf, and now the CEO / Owner of Legacy Sports Construction, Patrick entered into the sports facilities business after 20 years as a collegiate football coach. As a record setting head football coach, he mastered the art of building a team and creating a culture through serving his student athletes and staff. He has taken that mentality and directly applied it to the private sector.
"During my time as a football coach, I helped design and fundraise for multi-million dollar facility upgrades, so I’ve sat on your side of the table. I learned the good ways to do business, and witnessed some bad. Going through that process motivated me to take my experiences and help the customer get it RIGHT. The goal is to get you the best value out of each dollar spent, while maintaining excellent quality. We strive to Under Promise and Over Deliver on every job."
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University of Puget Sound
Kansas Wesleyan University (MBA)
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(321) 522-9027