Jay Ritchie retires after 35 years with Geneva Rock.
Clyde Companies appointed Ryan Dalling as the new President of Geneva Rock Products as Jay Ritchie moves into retirement. Dalling takes on his new role after serving since 2022 as Vice President of Construction.
“Ryan has an ideal combination of extensive business acumen and exceptional relationship skills. He’s the principled leader we need, and we anticipate a bright future for him at Geneva Rock,” said Jeremy Hafen, President and CEO of Clyde Companies.
Hafen added, “I’m confident Ryan will build upon Jay’s success. Jay was exactly the kind of directed, optimistic and strategic leader Geneva Rock needed.”
Dalling has been with Clyde Companies since 2017. He held leadership positions at Sunroc, a Clyde subsidiary, before becoming the Vice President of Construction at Geneva Rock. Dalling began his career in the oil and gas industry, having earned degrees in mechanical engineering and business administration at Brigham Young University.
“What a privilege it has been to work with Jay Ritchie,” said Dalling. “It’s an important time for us to address challenges facing Utah’s critical infrastructure. I’m honored to tackle this work with so many talented and good people here at Geneva Rock.”
Jay Ritchie’s leadership leaves a legacy of success as he has played a crucial role in developing Geneva Rock into a multi-million-dollar enterprise with a workforce of over 1,000 employees.
“Geneva Rock has been my home for 35 years, and I’m truly proud of the work we’ve accomplished,” said Ritchie. “I’m honored to pass the leadership to Ryan Dalling and trust he will take Geneva Rock to the next level.”
About Geneva Rock
Established in 1954, Geneva Rock is a leading contractor and the largest supplier of ready-mix concrete in Utah. It offers a range of services and products including aggregate materials, sand and gravel, landscape rock, asphalt and concrete paving, utility handling, excavation, pavement preservation and more. Geneva Rock operates several sand and gravel quarries, concrete plants, and asphalt facilities, ensuring locally-sourced materials benefit taxpayers and communities, and minimize environmental impact.
