Background
Melton, Jody Dean was born on May 18, 1951 in Danville, Illinois, United States. Son of Luther Alvin and Margie Arlene (Edwards) Melton.
Melton, Jody Dean was born on May 18, 1951 in Danville, Illinois, United States. Son of Luther Alvin and Margie Arlene (Edwards) Melton.
Bachelor of Science, Indiana State University, 1973. Master of Arts, Indiana State University, 1980.
Head branch library, Jasper County Public Library., DeMotte, Indiana, 1977-1978; social studies teacher, track and cross country coach, Hanover Center School Corporation, Cedar Lake, Indiana, 1978-1982; staff project dir, Kankakee River Basin Commission, Highland, Indiana, 1982-1986; executive director, Kankakee River Basin Commission, Highland, since 1986.
President Retarded Citizens Association Jasper County, Indiana 1983-1984, vice chairman Board of Zoning Appeals DeMotte, 1983-1986, Plan Commission DeMotte, 1983-1986, chairman, since 1987. Member Sons of America Legion.
Married Maureen Lee Foley, August 24, 1974. Children: Meagan Irene, Jillian Lynn, Mark Andrew.