
Technical Headhunter — HVAC, Data Centers, Renewable Energy, Engineering & Sales
Gary Richards
Chief Executive Officer
Sarasota, Florida, United States
Gary Richards leads Aptra Elvaris Global as Chief Executive Officer, bringing a longstanding commitment to excellence in technical and executive recruitment across North America and international markets.
His career has focused on connecting top-tier technical and sales talent with leading industry roles — particularly in HVAC, data centers, refrigeration, renewable energy, mechanical and electrical engineering, software engineering, sales and marketing. Through Gary Richards Associates LLC, he has built a reputation for ethical standards, tailored matchmaking and a deep understanding of energy and engineering management.
Gary believes that recruitment is most valuable when it is built on trust, market knowledge and long-term relationships. At Aptra Elvaris Global he sets the direction for our discipline-led search model, ensuring that every mandate — from specialist technical roles to senior leadership appointments — is approached with the same rigour, discretion and human judgement.






