Background

Melvin, Jerry G. was born on July 22, 1929 in Bonifay, Florida, United States.

Education

Student Eglin Air Force Base Ext., Florida State University student, American U. student, College Charleston.

Career

Legislation assistant Congressman Bob Sikes, 1956-1959; owner, Melvin Business Superior vena cava syndrome, 1961-1979; vice president, Century 21 John W. Brooks Realty member, Florida House of Representatives, Tallahassee, 1968-1978, 94-. Chair Committee on Education Innovation Academy Excellence Council, 1996-1997. Member Committee on Tourism Economics Impact Council, Committee on Criminal Justice Appropriations Fiscal Responsibility Council, Committee on Juvenile Justice Justice Council.

Achievements

• Jerry G. Melvin has been listed as a noteworthy State legislator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chairman Okaloosa County Democratic Executive Committee, 1975-1976, District Democratic Executive Committee, 1975-1976. With United States National Guard. Member Okaloosa Economics Development Council (manager), Chamber of Commerce (manager), Board Realtors, Press Club, Art Museum, Panhandle Animal Welfare Association.

Interests

• Avocations: writing, reading, water sports.