A lifelong Kirkwood resident, Rick Stream and his wife Ellen live not far from where Rick grew up. Rick and Ellen have four children together: Katie, Betsy, Larry and Eric. Like Rick, all four of his children attended Kirkwood High School. Rick has a well-respected track record of service in the Kirkwood-Des Peres community. He served on the Keysor Elementary PTO as President and Vice President, and helped out as a tutor for Hope Unlimited at Nipher Middle School. Thereafter, Rick was elected to the Kirkwood School Board, where he also served as President from 1998 through 2000. Rick actively participates in his church as an elder, deacon, teacher and youth advisor. Rick has coached our local basketball, volleyball, and baseball teams. Rick’s American values and professional experience prepared him well for public service. Prior to his election as our State Representative, Rick served for 29 years as a Budget and Project Manager for the United States Department of Defense, Army Aviation and Logistics Commands. As a former US Navy officer (1971-75), Rick has proven that he has the backbone to tackle the host of challenges facing the State of Missouri today.  |
