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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 specializes in commercial construction, including new construction, renovation projects, construction management and design-build services. 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 expanded to include construction services covering many geographical regions throughout New York State and beyond. Ms. Ryce oversees all functions of the business including construction operations, strategic planning, sales and marketing, human resources, customer service, finance and negotiations. SLR Contracting has exceeded $28 million in revenue in 2010 and has completed $150 million of construction work since company inception.

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 in Education from Medaille College, Buffalo, New York, and serves as Trustee on the following boards: The Buffalo Niagara Partnership, Great Lakes Health, Buffalo Urban Development Corporation and the Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences.

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 a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and The Links Incorporated.

Ms. Ryce is an ordained minister and professional speaker who shares her vision, creativity and business acumen through keynote addresses and seminars. She was recently invited to the U.S. Capitol to address the U.S. House of Representatives at the Democratic Issues Conference and Job Summit in Washington, DC. 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:

2011 - SLR ranked No. 7 of top General Contractors - Buffalo Business First Magazine
2010 - Administrator's Award for Excellence - U.S. Small Business Administration
2010 - "Women of Distinction" Award - NY State Executive Chamber
2009 - Received the SBA National 8(a) Graduate Firm of the Year Award, Washington, D.C.
2009 - Received the SBA Local 8(a) Graduate Firm of the Year Award, Buffalo, New York District
2009 - SLR ranked No. 15 of the top 100 Fastest Growing Inner City Companies in America by ICIC and BusinessWeek SmallBiz Magazine
2008 - SLR ranked No. 6 in 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 top General Contractors - Buffalo Business First Magazine
2007 - SLR ranked No. 19 of top General Contractors - Buffalo Business First Magazine
2006 - SLR ranked No. 24 of Women-Owned Businesses of WNY - Buffalo Business First Magazine
2003 - Western New York - Forty Under Forty Honoree, Buffalo Business First Magazine
2003 - SLR ranked No. 4 of the top 100 Fastest Growing Inner City Companies in America by ICIC and Inc. Magazine