Our Story

After a successful Marine Corps career, Rick pursued his lifelong dream to be an auctioneer.  The day after his retirement ceremony in January of 2011, he was at Auctioneer School in St. Louis.  After graduating from his first auctioneer school, he began working with several local auctioneers and began learning the business. 

In 2012, he launched Semper Fi Auction Services, giving a nod to his beloved Marine Corps.

Rick has a passion for the business and really enjoys auctioneering. It is a real blessing to be able to work at something which you have always wanted to do and to be able to put your heart and soul into a business.  In pursuit of his dream, Rick has worked with a vocal coach and continued to get more training and attend as many educational programs as he can. He's attended the NAA Benefit Auction Seminar and participated in an exclusive program at the World Wide College of Auctioneering. 

Rick is a active member of the National, Kansas, and Missouri Auctioneers Associations and regularly attends their annual meetings.  He has been a board member on the Kansas Auctioneers Association. 

Rick is the owner and broker for Bravo Realty. He is a licensed realtor in Kansas and Missouri.  

Rick retired from the United States Marine Corps after 30 years of service, obtaining the highest enlisted rank as Sergeant Major. Rick served our country on combat tours during the Gulf War, Haiti, and multiple tours in Iraq. He has received numerous awards and medals, including the Bronze Star and the Legion of Merit.  He served as a Drill Instructor for 2 years and returned to the Drill Field as a Company First Sergeant.  He also served on Embassy Duty in Bridgetown, Barbados; Kinshasa, Zaire and Braziville, Peoples Republic of the Congo.

Rick has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Human Resource Management and a Masters Degree in General Management from the American Military University.

Since returning to Linn County in 2008, Rick has been involved with many local events and projects.  He has been the keynote speaker for Veterans Day and Memorial Day events, he has directed the local Swanfest event.  He has coached children's basketball and been a member of school board sub committees.  He has participated in Project 17 which is being administered by the state of Kansas to encourage business growth. 

Rick served as the District 1 Linn County Commissioner from 2014-2022. He was appointed to the State Emergency Management Board from 2016-2022. He is seeking election as the District 4 Kansas State House of Representative in 2024. If you live in his district, he would appreciate your vote.

Rick is married to Allyson James and they have 4 grown children. Rick and Allyson reside on their small farm near La Cygne, Kansas.