About Rick Beck
"I am not bound to win, but I am bound to be true. I am not bound to succeed, but I am bound to live by the light that I have. I must stand with anybody that stands right, and stand with him while he is right, and part with him when he goes wrong." Abraham Lincoln
Why run for office now?
I've been involved in the community for many years. To increase my effectiveness, I made the decision to further develop my leadership skills. During my leadership training I began to see the important role that state government can play in the development of local communities. I realized that I could effect change and began to feel a duty to help put this district on the path to job growth.
Why Republican?
When I was growing up we were all Democrats. Over the years the Democratic Platform has changed and for the sake of my kids and our future, I can no longer go along with politics as usual.
Personal Information
Married to Sheila Wilson Beck from Center Ridge for 28 years
Two children
Bachelor of Science degree from UCA
Catholic
Professional Experience
Retired Electrical Engineer at Kimberly-Clark Maumelle Facility for 32 years
Adjunct Professor at UACCM
Member of UACCM Advisory Board for the proposed Industrial Technology program
Former business owner, Rossi Electric
Worked at Crompton Mills in Morrilton while attending high school and college
Community Involvement
Scoutmaster for the First United Methodist Church, Troop 093 for four years
Former Scoutmaster for Knights of Columbus, Troop 273 for four years
STEM Trainer for Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics for Boy Scouts
Past member of Volunteer Fire Department of Center Ridge
Currently serving second term on Conway County Arts Council Board
Past member of Sacred Heart School Board
Past Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Conway County Country Club
Served on Parish Council of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Center Ridge
Leadership Training
LeadAR Rurual Leadership Program - a two year program of the University of Arkansas Extenion Services developing leadership for Rural Arkansas
VISION 2020 - designed to addess the needs of Conway County
Boy Scouts of AmericaAdult Leadership Program, Woodbadge
State representatives serve in their state's lower legislative chamber. Responsibilities include drafting and voting on state laws, representing their district's interests in the state capitol, serving on state committees, and shaping the state budget. State legislation covers areas like education, healthcare, transportation, criminal justice, and local taxation that directly affect residents' daily lives.