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Talent and teamwork go hand in hand. And we believe we have the best of both at Benning. Smart, capable, can-do collaborators, empowered by each other to perform their best.

Ryce Elliott
President
John Buckley
Chief Operating Officer
Alden Brooks
Chief Financial Officer
Anthony Zito
Chief Construction Officer
Ryce Elliott
President

Ryce has been with Benning Construction Company for twenty-eight (28) years and in this time has worked in almost every position within the Company from general laborer to his current position as President. He works with owners and architects on budgeting for projects, works with subcontractors to prepare pricing and evaluates same. He has built and managed all types of construction: movie theaters, tilt up concrete construction, masonry and steel construction, sitework from 1 to 50 acres, underground detention facilities, heavy foundation work, retaining walls, renovations to active facilities, demolition, coastal construction, libraries, multi-story work, retail construction, dealing with contaminated materials, around the clock work, and DOT construction. In his current position as President, he is responsible for corporate planning, risk analysis, contract review, and pre-construction management. Ryce’s education is courtesy of the U.S. Army and a Bachelor of Science from Purdue University.

John Buckley
Chief Operating Officer

John oversees operations to ensure that Benning’s clients are receiving the service, support, quality and satisfaction that they deserve beginning with pre-construction, throughout construction, and through the warranty period. Beginning as a laborer while attending the University of South Carolina, John has worked at every level within the company up to his present role as Chief Operating Officer.

While not at work, John enjoys spending time with his family, and everything outdoors.

Alden Brooks
Chief Financial Officer

Alden Brooks is a numbers guy, born and raised in Peachtree City GA. He sharpened his skills at Auburn University graduating with a degree in Accounting and holds multiple certifications within the industry. As Benning’s Chief Financial Officer, Alden not only leads a talented team including accounts payable and receivable, but also tracks cash flow, assesses risk, analyzes the company’s financial position and proposes strategic direction to the President and Board of Directors.

Alden enjoys playing golf, upland hunting and spending time with his young family.

Anthony Zito
Chief Construction Officer

Anthony Zito was born in Pennsylvania, grew up around construction and naturally worked his way up through the ranks at Benning. Starting as a field superintendent in 2005, Anthony (aka Zito) now serves as the Chief Construction Officer, responsible for managing Benning’s construction operations, including project management, site operations, multiple project teams and the implementation of new technology to link and align our field and office operations.

While not at work, Anthony and his family of five enjoy traveling, watching movies and going to concerts together.