Jonathan Richards
About Jonathan Richards
Jonathan Richards is the General Manager at Sunnova Energy Corp. in Houston, Texas, with extensive experience in various managerial roles across multiple industries.
Current Position at Sunnova Energy Corp.
Jonathan Richards currently holds the position of General Manager at Sunnova Energy Corp. He has been in this role since 2017 and operates from the Houston, Texas area. In his capacity, Jonathan is responsible for the overall success of the West Region’s net originations, in-service, and profitability metrics. He works closely with business owners and executive teams to address key business issues, assess needs, and identify solutions that facilitate growth. Additionally, he collaborates with internal cross-functional department leaders to ensure the achievement of company goals.
Previous Roles at Dresser-Rand Business
Before joining Sunnova Energy Corp., Jonathan Richards held several roles at Dresser-Rand business. From 2016 to 2017, he served as Director Services for the Midwest and Northeast USA, based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Prior to that, he was the Pacific Northwest Branch Manager from 2011 to 2015 in the Greater Seattle Area. Earlier, from 2009 to 2011, he worked as a CI Manager. These roles allowed him to gain extensive experience in service management and branch operations.
Experience at Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Jonathan Richards has also worked at Hewlett Packard Enterprise in multiple capacities. From 2007 to 2009, he served as Operations Manager in the Houston, Texas area. In 2007, he briefly worked as a Business Planning Manager for five months and as a Project Manager for eight months. From 2003 to 2006, he was a Manufacturing Engineer, gaining valuable experience in engineering and operations management.
Early Career
Jonathan Richards began his career at Diversified Well Logging, LLC as a Mud Logger from 1997 to 1999. Before that, he served in the United States Marine Corps as a Corporal from 1990 to 1994. His early roles laid a strong foundation for his subsequent positions in engineering, management, and leadership.
Education and Academic Background
Jonathan Richards holds an MBA from The University of Texas at Austin - Red McCombs School of Business, which he completed between 2006 and 2008. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering (BSIE) from the University of Houston in 1970. His academic background in business and engineering has contributed significantly to his career development and management capabilities.