Rob Rambaud, Ward 6

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EXPERIENCE, Education, and Perspective

BROAD EXPERIENCE

Retired Scientist, Engineer and Technology Executive

Award-winning expertise

Local Ecosystems
Habitat Management
Local Ecology and Forestry

broad EDUCATION

Doctor of Science (ScD) Washington University School of Engineering & Applied Science
Several other graduate and postgraduate degrees
Fields of study include engineering, natural sciences, data transfer, logic, ethics
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) #89403
UMSL Chancellor's Certificate, Planning & Zoning, 2024

broad perspective

5th generation Wildwood native
Lifelong outdoorsman
Recognized conservationist
Many years of service to Wildwood

broad LOCAL IMPACTS

Many USDA Habitat Mgt. contracts
Many MO Dept. of Conservation grants
MO Farm Bureau award recipient
Honored by Governor at MO State Fair
MO University Extension Council Leadership

TAKING THE LONG VIEW

"We don't inherit the Earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children"

PERFORMANCE IN OFFICE - a voice for rural Wildwood

As promised, I've provided a strong voice for Ward 6 on City Council

I've done my best to:

Respond and show up for any Ward 6 neighbor who asks for my help.
Ensure that all City business is fiscally responsible, ethical, factual, and fair.
Offer logical, honest, civil answers to hard questions.
Protect the natural beauty that makes Wildwood special.
Maintain perfect attendance for all City Meetings.
Attend training to improve my knowledge and performance.

I serve on Planning & Parks and Master Plan 10-year Update Committees, Historic Preservation Commission, and I've served on our Watershed Erosion, Tree Preservation and Planting Guide, and Rural Internet Access Committees, along with various other standing and ad hoc Council or Resident Committees, whenever needed.

No matter the task, I always do my homework, show up, listen, respectfully consider all points of view, do more homework, and then try to accommodate everyone as best I can.

NO decision will please everyone, but my logic will always be clear. My opinions are always subject to change in light of new information or resident support of a strong factual argument, but not in response to changing political winds.

I hope to continue that important work

LOCAL ROOTS - a voice for rural Wildwood

My family has called the Hollow area of Wildwood home since the 1850’s.

The "Hollow" area has been central to my life since I was born. I have a deep appreciation for our rugged, rural landscape, and a clear commitment to the natural beauty of our area.

My 48-acre valley has passed down to me through four prior generations. I built my home myself, using logs I cut from the site to make trim, floors, stairs, cabinets, & furniture.

My grandparents' home stood alongside Hwy 100 (Route 66) until the 1970's MODOT widening project. Grandpa was a Meramec Township Constable. From 1917-1967 his auto service business stood where my mailbox is today. Mom and her siblings attended the 1-room Hollow School and Dad attended Old Pond School. My dear Aunt "Bebe" was a well-known local horticulturalist and historian, and her house is on part of my family land.

I've grown up knowing the social and natural histories of Wildwood. We often visited the hiking trails at our State and County Parks. I have fond memories of our old-timey local general stores and other local establishments, from Big Chief to Stovall's Grove.