Jerry William Cooper Melcher

Background

Melcher, Jerry William Cooper was born on October 17, 1948 in Bloomington, Illinois, United States.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Lincoln University, Missouri, 1975. Master of Science, Texas Agricultural and Industrial University, 1976. Doctor of Philosophy, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1980.

Career

Psychometrist, Lamar U., Beaumont, Texas, 1978-1979; psychologist, Lamar U., Beaumont, Texas, 1979-1981; commissioned First lieutenant, United States Army, 1981; advanced through grades lieutenant colonel, United States Army, 1987; clinical intern, William Beaumont Army Medical Center, 1981-1982; psychologist, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas, 1982-1984; chief psychology service, Darnall Army Community Hospital, Fort Hood, 1984-1985; chief psychology service, Blanchfield Army Community Hospital, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, 1986-1987; clinical psychologist, owner, Area Counseling Associations, Millington, Tennessee, since 1987; co-owner, clinical director, Mid-South Alcohol and Drug Education Center, Mempis, since 1987; clinical psychologist, United States Army Reserve, Memphis, 1988-1993; commander, 1451st Combat Stress Detachment, Jackson, Mississippi, since 1997; clinical director, Genesis Treatment Center, Memphis, 1990-1994; vice president, psychological director, Life Time Resources, 1994-1997; clinical director and co-owner, Mid-South Alcohol & Drug Education Center, Memphis. Training coordinator Comprehensive Employment Training Act, Beaumont, 1980-1981. Research psychologist Operation Desert Storm, Fort Gordon, Georgia, 1991.

Achievements

• Jerry William Cooper Melcher has been listed as a noteworthy Clinical psychologist, army officer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board directors Family Aid Network, Killeen, Texas, 1984-1985. Volunteer Rape Crisis Center, Beaumont, 1979. Member American Psychological Association.

Interests

• Avocations: physical wellness, travel, gardening, computer games.

Connections

Married Margaret Frances Orban. Children: Heather, Shawna, Jay.

Spouse:

Margaret Frances Orban

child:

Jay Melcher

child:

Shawna Melcher

child:

Heather Melcher