Rick Portrey

Rick Portrey is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in talent acquisition and human resources. Currently serving as the Director of Global Talent Acquisition for Manufacturing at Edwards Lifesciences since February 2023, Portrey has previously held significant positions, including Human Resources Manager for Recruiting at Albany International Corp. and Director of Employment and Recruiting at Merit Medical Systems, Inc., where recruitment strategies supported corporate growth and operational success. Portrey’s career also includes roles as a Corporate Recruiter at L-3 Communications, Senior Recruiter at RP Recruiters, and Executive Recruiter at Ajilon Finance, demonstrating a robust track record in managing full recruitment life cycles across various industries. Portrey holds an MBA in Finance and Organizational Behavior from Brigham Young University.