Leadership

Andrew Richards PE, RCDD

As President, Telecommunications Designer and Electrical Engineer, Richards sets the tone for Apogee’s core values of client-focused partnership and uncompromising design and service quality. He has designed electrical power, technology, specialty, and fire alarm systems for hospitals. This includes renovations of whole wings, green field projects, and whole campus systems upgrades. He is experienced in site investigations and integrating third party vendor needs with contract document development for general contractors. The combination of an Engineering Degree, License, and BICSI registration, he knows how to design and integrate electrical systems from the utility to the end user. Andrew’s work as an Electrical Engineer and RCDD includes site investigations to observe and collect information about existing conditions, researching new and emerging technologies, researching code requirements and industry standards, creating construction documents, and providing construction administration support.

Richard’s experience and dedication have been instrumental in the success of many high-profile projects. He actively monitors project design and provides consultation, as needed. He excels in diagnosing and resolving challenging design concerns. 

Apogee History

Apogee Consulting Group was founded in 1999 by Michael Beezley, a service-disabled Navy veteran. Over the last two decades, Apogee has become a national firm with 5 offices across the country. Those offices serve their communities, states, and the federal government, providing exceptional problem solving and detail-oriented design. After nearly 27 years of ownership, Apogee’s founder—John Michael Beezley—has finalized a planned ownership transition to Andrew (“Andy”) Richards, an Army Veteran Electrical Professional Engineer (PE) and RCDD who has been with Apogee for more than six years. Andy has been serving as a practice leader and member of Apogee’s board. Apogee remains an SDVOSB certified firm.