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22102 North Pepper Road, Suite 201, Barrington, Illinois 60010
tel 847.381.2946 fax 847.304.1218
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Steve Pate, FALA, has been an energetic leader as President of RuckPate since 1996. Possessing 34 years of experience managing full-service design teams, Steve continues to work actively on projects that range from educational building design to corporate offices and municipal facilities. This work ethic is part of his relentless pursuit of quality and superior client service.

On behalf of RuckPate's clients, Steve's overall role as President extends to ensuring that projects receive the appropriate level of commitment and resources to maintain the high  level  of quality and value for  which RuckPate has become known.


Steve is also responsible for the creation of the firm's customized cost management systems, and trains our project managers in its effective use.

As a result of his leadership in the field of architecture, Steve has given numerous presentations on topics ranging from designing for the future and project management to the actual process of architectural design and its successful implementation. Steve also serves as President of the Board of Directors for the Association of Licensed Architects, an international organization dedicated to furthering the profession of architecture through continuing education and addressing critical issues in the built environment industry.

Education
University of Illinois, Chicago—Bachelor of Architecture

Registration
Licensed Architect

Professional Memberships
Association of Licensed Architects—President, Board of Directors
Illinois Association of School Boards
Illinois Association of School Administrators
Illinois Association of School Business Officials
The Association for Project Managers

Presentations
•  "From the Ground Up", New William J. Attea Middle School Open House
   and Seminar, 16 April 2003
•  "QBS for Architectural Services", IASB/IASA/IASBO Joint Annual Conference,
   17 November 2000
•  "Session No.2—Construction Management", IASB/IASA/IASBO Joint
   Annual Conference, 20 November 1999
•  "Educational Environments of the Future", IASB/IASA/IASBO Joint Annual
   Conference, 23 November 1996

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