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About Sidney Elyea

An accomplished construction management professional, Sidney (Sid) Elyea brings more than 25 years of experience to his position as a project manager for R.J. Ryan Construction in Mendota Heights, Minnesota. In this role, he leads the competitive bidding and construction management of projects for one of the leading commercial contractors in the region. Since joining the company in 2016, Sidney Elyea has successfully led several major projects, including construction of a 40,000-square-foot facility for Viking Electric in Rochester, Minnesota.

Sid Elyea studied architectural construction technology at Saint Cloud Technical College before embarking on his construction career. Later, he went back to school to complete his bachelor’s degree in business management, graduating magna cum laude from Cardinal Stritch University in Edina, Minnesota, in 2001. Prior to joining R.J. Ryan Construction, Sidney Elyea gained project management experience with construction companies such as Division21, TerWisscha Construction, and C&E Construction Managers. He also stands out as project manager for a major remodel of 40 Lifetime Fitness clubs across the region.

Outside of his professional life, Sid Elyea pursues a diverse range of hobbies that includes hiking, cooking, and photography. An outdoors enthusiast, he enjoys fishing for largemouth bass on Lake Minnewashta and camping in the remote Canadian wilderness.