Rick has lived in Laclede for 48 years and worked in the Timber Industry most of the time as a saw filer and later in his career as a saw salesman in the intermountain west. Rick and his wife, Linda, live on a 47 acres farm where they have had two kids, two horses, two dogs and two cats. They have a large garden, fruit and nut trees, and manage their forest for lumber production. After Rick retired, he wanted to give back to his community and joined the BSWCD board where he has been on the board for two years.