straight up the middle fighter for the little guy." Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Edwards announced that state Representative Jack Montoucet of Scott in Lafayette Parish would take office in January 2017 to succeed Melancon as the wildlife and fisheries secretary. Personal life Melançon is married to the former Peachy Clark; they have two children. References External links |- |- |- |- |- 1947 births 21st-century American politicians Living people Democratic Party members of the Louisiana House of Representatives People from Napoleonville, Louisiana State cabinet secretaries of Louisiana University of Louisiana at Lafayette alumni Democratic Party members of the United States House of Representatives from Louisiana