Richard (Rick) Steadman is a Sr transportation analyst for a major cosmetic and beauty supply company in Wake Forest, NC. He was born in Tennessee and received his degree in logistics from the University of Tennessee in 1984. 

Rick joined the Cary-Kildaire Rotary Club in 2003. He has served as Club Foundation Chair and two terms as Club Secretary. He is currently the Club Vice-President and the Club Communication Officer. He will be President during the 2009-2010 Rotary year. Rick was the Cary –Kildaire Rotarian of the year for 2006-2007.

Rick graduated from the RLI program in 2005 and joined the faculty in 2006. 

Rick is married to Eleni Steadman, who is also a member of a Rotary Club in Cary, NC. Rick and Eleni are both Paul Harris Fellows and sustaining members. They have one son, Robbie, who is ten years old.