Working for a combined twelve years with Home Savings of America and Great Western Bank, Rick gained a vast expertise in real estate valuations. Rick’s last position with Great Western was as Regional Manager within the Major Loan Division. Due to the economic uncertainties in the early 1990’s, the bank decided to close the Major Loan Division bank-wide. In 1992, Rick moved into the Independent Fee Appraisal field and has been a founding partner in Prowest Appraisal since that time. He has continued his education with post graduate classes in Real Estate and Appraisal, obtaining the Designations of Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA) with the American Society of Appraisers and the Senior Right-of-Way Agent (SR/WA) with the International Right of Way Association. Rick is also working on his Member Appraisal Institute (MAI) Designation with the Appraisal Institute, is a candidate with the Royal Institute of Charter Surveyors (MRICS), and is also a Licensed General Contractor in the State of California.Rick has broadened his appraisal practice to work with the legal sector as an Expert Witness. He is a member of the Forensic Consultants Association, the Forensic Expert Witness Association, and an Associate Member of the San Diego Bar Association. He has testified in California, Arizona and Colorado in both State and Federal Courts.Specialties: Eminent Domain, Litigation, Right of Way, Expert Witness, Estate Appraisals