Sundra L. Ryce is the President and CEO of SLR Contracting & Service Company, Inc., a general construction company headquartered in Buffalo, New York. SLR is a progressive and growing company that provides a full line of services that include general construction, construction management, and other specialty work. The company was established by Sundra L. Ryce in 1996 to provide quality work and exemplary customer service in the construction industry. The company’s motto is “Experience The Difference.”
Under Ms. Ryce’s leadership, SLR has developed into an innovative and competitive construction company. Since its inception, SLR has opened additional offices in Syracuse and Springville, New York. Ms. Ryce oversees all functions of the business including construction operations, strategic planning, sales and marketing, human resources, customer service, finance, and negotiations.
Ms. Ryce grew up in a family construction business and views the construction industry as a great business opportunity for entrepreneurs. She was born in Buffalo, New York and received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Studies from the State University of New York College at Buffalo.
Ms. Ryce earned her Master of Science degree from Medaille College in Buffalo, New York, and serves as Trustee on the following boards: Buffalo Niagara Partnership, Great Lakes Health, Western New York Public Broadcasting Association, Buffalo State College Foundation, and the Buffalo Urban Development Corporation. She is a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and The Links Incorporated.
In addition, Sundra Ryce is active in other facets of society. Ms. Ryce has been featured in the 13th Edition of Small Business Management - An Entrepreneurial Emphasis, by Longenecker/Moore/Petty/Palich, a college textbook with a circulation of over 57,000 copies worldwide. She is an ordained minister and professional speaker who shares her vision, creativity, and business acumen through keynote addresses and seminars. Her favorite motivational quote is “What would you attempt to do if you knew that you could not fail” (author unknown).
Ms. Ryce and SLR have received numerous awards and recognition that include the following:
2009 - Received the SBA National 8(a) Graduate Firm of the Year Award
2009 - SLR ranked No. 15 of the top 100 Fastest Growing Inner City Companies in America by ICIC and Business Week/Small Biz Magazine
2009 - SLR ranked No. 40 on the Fast Track 50, Business First
2008 - SLR ranked No. 6 of the top 100 Fastest Growing Inner City Companies in America by ICIC and Inc. Magazine
2008 - Small Business Champion of the Year, Small Business Administration
2008 - SLR ranked No. 21 of General Contractors, Business First
2007 - SLR ranked No. 19 of Top General Contractors, Business First
2006 - SLR ranked No. 24 of Women-Owned Businesses of WNY, Business First
2006 - SLR ranked No. 85 of Top Private Companies, Business First
2006 - ÂÂSLR ranked No. 51 of the top 100 Fastest Growing Inner City Companies in America by ICIC and Inc. Magazine
2003 - 40 Under Forty Honoree, Business First, WNY
2003 - SLR ranked No. 4 of the top 100 Fastest Growing Inner City Companies in America by ICIC and Inc. Magazine.
