Richard Whyte became Vice President and Area Manager for EllisDon. He joined Ellis Don in 2014 and in 2018 Richard was promoted to Chief Estimator. As an avid community member, Richard sits on the Public Advisory Committee for the George Civil Engineering Technology Program, The Urban Land Institute Advisory Board and he is a Mentor in Toronto Community Benefits program, NexGen Builders.

He is a staunch advocate for diversity and inclusivity in construction and supports impactful initiatives such as the Afro Canadian Construction Association (ACCA), EllisDon’s Alliance of Black Employee Experience and Leadership (ABEEL) and other EllisDon and industry-led efforts.