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About Sundra
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SUNDRA’S BIO
Sundra Ryce is the President and CEO of SLR Contracting & Service Company Inc. (SLR) and Sundra Ryce, Inc. (SRI). She is an entrepreneur, corporate leader, motivational speaker and author.
Ms. Ryce established SLR Contracting & Service Company, Inc. in 1996 to provide quality work and exemplary customer service in the construction industry. Headquartered in Buffalo, NY, SLR is a progressive and growing general construction company specializing in commercial general construction, construction management and development.
Ms. Ryce oversees all functions of the business including construction operations, finance, strategic planning, sales and marketing, human resources, customer service and negotiations. The company’s motto is “Experience The Difference.” Ms. Ryce has expanded the company to many geographical regions.
Ms. Ryce established Sundra Ryce, Inc., a leadership development company where she shares her business acumen and success strategies internationally, through keynote addresses, seminars, workshops, conferences and leadership coaching. Ms. Ryce is the author and publisher of “Confessions Of An Incredible Life”, a motivational CD and an upcoming leadership book designed to empower individuals to achieve extraordinary success in life.
Sundra Ryce received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Studies from the State University of New York College at Buffalo and earned a Master of Science Degree in Education from Medaille College, Buffalo, New York. Ms. Ryce is a member of the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO), Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., The Links, Incorporated and is an ordained minister.
Sundra Ryce and SLR have received numerous awards and recognitions, including being named one of the Nation’s Top 100 Largest Black Businesses by Black Enterprise Magazine. Ms. Ryce was featured on the cover of Black Enterprise Magazine in February 2012, for the “Rising Stars 40 & Under: The Next Generation of Women of Power” issue. Ms. Ryce was also featured in Ebony Magazine’s December 2013/ January 2014 power issue, as well as Essence Magazine Money & Power November 2014 issue.
Ms. Ryce was recently featured in the national commercial, with billionaire Warren Buffett, as one of the key players for Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s $1 Billion economic development for the revitalization of the Buffalo, New York Region.
Awards and Recognitions
2013
“The Work and Wealth: Your 2013 Financial Plan” – Essence Magazine
2013
“Rising Stars 40 & Under The Next Generation of Women of Power” – Black Enterprise Magazine”
2012
SLR ranked No. 98 of the Nation’s Top 100 Largest Black Businesses
2011
SLR ranked No. 87 of the Nation’s Top 100 Largest Black Businesses – Black Enterprise Magazine
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.