Full Name:
Darrio Tramen Melton
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Christi; Children: Darrio II, Kinslee Joi
Home City:
Selma, AL
Religion:
Non Denominational Christian
PhD, Religious Studies, Saint Thomas University, 2007-2010
MDiv, Black Church Studies, Candler School of Theology, Emory University, 2004
BS, University of Alabama Birmingham, 2001
Representative, Alabama State House of Representatives, 2010-present
Former Member, Boards, Agencies and Commissions Committee, Alabama State House of Representatives
Former Member, Economic Development and Tourism Committee, Alabama State House of Representatives
Former Member, State Government Committee, Alabama State House of Representatives
Constituent Service Representative, Representative Arthur Davis, United States House of Representatives, 2004-present
Associate Pastor/Church Administrator, Tabernacle of Praise Church
Adjunct Instructor, Wallace Community College of Selma
Member/associate pastor, Tabernacle of Praise Church, present
Board Member, Voices for Alabama Children
Awards:
Representative Melton has received coveted recognitions. In 2011, Darrio was recognized as the Freshman Legislator of the Year. More recently, Darrio was recognized as the 2013 House Democratic Caucus Legislator of the Year.