Rep. Carl H. Hendrickson, a Republican, represents part of South St. Louis County (District 97) in the Missouri House of Representatives.

In addition to his legislative duties, Rep. Hendrickson is an attorney.

Rep. Hendrickson is a member of Toastmasters International and has received the Toastmaster of the Year Award from the South County Toastmasters Club on four separate occasions. Rep. Hendrickson is a member of Mary, Mother of the Church Parish.

A 1955 graduate of Palmer High School in Palmer, Alaska, Rep. Hendrickson served in the artillery branch of the U.S. Army from 1955-1958. Following his military service, Rep. Hendrickson attended Arizona State College and received a bachelor of science degree in 1962. He received a juris doctorate from St. Louis University in 1965 and a graduate degree in business in 1970.

Born January 1, 1937, in Evanston, IL, he currently resides in St. Louis County with his wife Saralou. They have three children: Carl Jr., Joseph, and John.