Background
Melnitzke, Gerald Joseph was born on December 4, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Otto J. and Irene M. Melnitzke.
Melnitzke, Gerald Joseph was born on December 4, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Otto J. and Irene M. Melnitzke.
Student, University Chicago, 1962-1964.
Marketing manager, Jewel Foods, Chicago, 1959-1970; president, Lake N' Park Inn, Palos Hills, Illinois, 1970-1977; president, Monteagle (Tennessee) Motel and Restaurant, 1977-1984; food service director, Cypress Gardens, Winter Haven, Florida, 1984-1988; investment executive, Thomas James Association, Orlando, Florida, 1988-1989; investment executive, Allen & Company of Florida, Winter Haven, since 1989.
President Palos Hills (Illinois) Chamber of Commerce, 1976-1977. Board directors East Tennessee Tourist Council, 1976-1984. Planning commissioner Marion County, Tennessee, 1979-1983.
Alderman City of Monteagle, 1980-1984. Member Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce, Haines City (Florida) Chamber of Commerce, Knights of Columbus.
Married Kristel Lee Costa, July 25, 1964. Children: James J., Robert M., Nanci C., Kerri L.