Adam is known as Gabar. A Hebrew word meaning “to prevail” and “to be mighty.” Names define individuals, reflecting their character and the legacy they build through their actions. Like the heroes of old, he envisioned himself as a battle-hardened warrior from the days of David and Goliath, resilient in the face of adversity.
His journey in the HVAC/R industry began at age 14 in his uncle’s refrigerant reclamation company in West Michigan. Over the years, he advanced from recovery technician to regional manager, and in 2002, alongside Les Rhynard and his uncle Rich Dykstra, he co-founded Rapid Recovery. Under their leadership, Rapid Recovery, became the largest refrigerant recovery company in the world. This experience transformed him from working behind the scenes to leading dynamic teams and taught him the true meaning of perseverance.
After selling Rapid Recovery in 2016 and traveling the world to take the business global, he continued to encounter a persistent worldwide challenge: faulty or missing compliance documentation. Out of this need, FMHero was born, a Refrigerant Management Platform that serves as a Single Source of Truth, offering robust protection against regulatory issues and integrating technicians, contractors, equipment owners, wholesalers and manufacturers.
He remains deeply grateful for the teams who have fought beside him through every challenge, and he continues to strive for excellence with humility and determination.
