Background
Melancon, Charles Joseph was born on October 3, 1947 in Napoleonville, Louisiana, United States. Son of Joe and Brownie Melancon.
Melancon, Charles Joseph was born on October 3, 1947 in Napoleonville, Louisiana, United States. Son of Joe and Brownie Melancon.
Bachelor of Science, University Southwestern Louisiana.
Owner Melancon Insurance Agency. Member Louisiana House of Representatives, 1987—1993. President American Sugar Cane League, 1993—2004.
Member United States Congress from 3rd Louisiana District, 2005—2011. Senior vice president government relations & public policy International Franchise Association, since 2011. Member Louisiana State Democratic Central Committee, 1987—1993.
Chairman Louisiana State University Agriculture Development Council. Vice chairman Louisiana Economic Council. Member of Ducks Unlimited, UL Lafayette Alumni Association.
Married Alida (Peachy) Clark. Children: Charles, Claire.