Welcome to the Western VP! We are a full-service resource for anything rural and agricultural. Our highly qualified team has deep roots in the community and decades of experience that give us a unique skill set that can give you the solutions you are looking for.
James Rickert is a fifth generation Shasta County resident and lives with his family on a small farm in the Churn Creek Bottom area near Redding. James holds a degree from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo in Horticultural Crop Science with a minor in Plant Protection Science.
James is an AFM (Accredited Farm Manager) and has worked extensively in agricultural management throughout his career. His experience involves managing commercial livestock and farming operations. James is the co-founder and co-manager for Innovative Organic Nursery (ION), the nation’s only public Certified Organic strawberry plant nursery. ION continues to expand and supplies organic strawberry plants to growers throughout the United States and Mexico. He currently sits on the board of the Anderson Cottonwood Irrigation District (A.C.I.D.).
James is a Certified General Real Estate Appraiser and is licensed in California and Oregon. James is a Realtor and affiliated with Alpine Realty in Mount Shasta. James works with a diverse mix of projects that keep him well rounded and focused within the agricultural industry.
Casey Rickert is a sixth generation Shasta County resident and currently resides with her family on a small farm in the Churn Creek Bottom area of Shasta County. Casey earned a degree of Organizational Leadership from Simpson University in 2010. In the past, Casey was the General Manager for the Barnes and Noble location in Redding and most recently was the Operations Manager for Planet Fitness. During this time she opened up locations in Redding, Napa and Petaluma. Casey’s professional talents include building teams, creating operational efficiencies and creating a culture of leadership and accountability in an organization. Casey’s hobbies include spending quality time with her family, working out and riding horses.
Sedar Kane currently resides part time in Yuba City and part time in Sierra Valley. Sedar is a 2022 Cal Poly San Luis Obispo graduate and holds a degree in Agricultural Business with a minor in Agricultural Communications. Sedar is a licensed appraisal trainee for Western Valuation Professionals, planning to obtain her Certified General Appraisal License in the future.
Sedar comes from a primarily agricultural and cattle ranching background. Previously, before joining Western Valuation Professionals, Sedar ranched on the California Coast and Colorado. She has also packed mules for the Forest Service in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. Aside from her agricultural experience, Sedar has been the Marketing and Proposal Manager for K & K Equipment, Inc. responsible for accurately bidding jobs, writing proposals, site plans and promoting the company.
Sasha Loucks is a fourth generation Shasta County resident and currently resides with her family in Redding. In the past, Sasha has worked with Casey Rickert at Barnes and Noble as well as being the Assistant Manager at Planet Fitness in Redding. For the past few years, Sasha has been busy raising four wonderful boys. Sasha’s hobbies include traveling, reading, and photography.
