Ryan is the second generation of a family that started in the demolition industry in 1971. Within these three decades, they have handled many of the major demolition projects in Ontario. After attending Fanshaw College and receiving his diploma in Engineering Technology, Ryan officially joined the Priestly team and immediately made an impact.
Having served as the president since 1997, Ryan has led the company to legacy projects that have gone on to become recipients of the prestigious World Demolition Awards (2016). In 2017, at the World Demolition Awards, PDI took home the award for Contract of the Year Under US$1 Million for the St. Michael’s Hospital Stairwell Project, and the Recycling & Environmental Award for the demolition on Humber Hospital.
In 2019, Priestly Demolition was shortlisted for four World Demolition Awards in various categories, and won the 2019 National Demolition Association award for Excellence in Demolition $0-$5,000,000.00 for the CN Tower 3rd Floor Observation Deck. Paired with his exceptional management and practical skills, Ryan has further advanced Priestly Demolition to complete complex demolition projects efficiently, cost-effectively, safely, on time, and within budget.