Tim Melton is now serving in his third and final term in the Michigan House of Representatives.  His district includes the cities of Pontiac and Auburn Hills.  Tim graduated from Oakland Christian High School and then attended and graduated with honors from Oakland University with a BA in Political Science.  After college he went to work in the financial industry where he was a Financial Advisor for UBS before becoming VP at MyLocalGov, which was an IT company that sold software and payment solutions to governmental units.  After bringing the company to profitability, Tim helped orchestrate the sale of the company to Official Payments Inc. where he became their National Sales Manager.  

Tim also found time to serve three terms as an Oakland County Commissioner representing the communities of Auburn Hills, Pontiac and Rochester Hills.  During his time as a Commissioner, he was appointed to the board of directors for the National Association of County Officials and served on their Finance committee.  As a Commissioner, he worked on a wide range of pressing issues that included helping to create a senior citizen prescription drug plan, protecting public safety and advocating for cable broadcasts of commission meetings.

Representative Melton worked in a number of capacities during his time in Michigan House of Representatives.  He served as the Assistance Majority Floor Leader during his second term.  Tim was also the chair of the caucus campaign, and continues to serve on the campaign team.

Tim was chairmen of the House Education committee from 2007-2010.  Tim worked on a number of important pieces of education legislation during his time as Chair.   In 2007, Tim pushed through a school funding equity measure in the K-12 budget.

Tim also introduced and passed the Michigan "Promise Zone" legislation.  This legislation provides college education funding in zones of high poverty around the state.  Modeled after the success of the Kalamazoo Promise, the legislation allows communities around the state to create public-private partnerships, guaranteeing free college education their students.  Tim has been instrumental in working to set up and raise money for the Pontiac Promise Zone.  

More recently, Tim fought for and passed a number of sweeping education reform measures for Michigan's schools.  Passed in December of 2009, the bi-partisan package of bills will position Michigan to be a leader in K-12 education. 

Tim has also been active on a number of other committees while serving in the House of Representatives.  He served as vice chair of the Tax Policy and Energy &Technology committees.  He currently serves as the minority vice chair of the Regulatory Reform committee.  Tim's unique experience in the business sector and prior work in local government has enabled him to be effective at solving problems and working across the aisle.

Tim is married to Patty Melton.  They have a son named Myles, and recently brought a daughter into to the world named Kendal. They also love animals and have a beagle named Governor.