Robert Melvin
Director of State Government Affairs, Northeast Region
About Robert
Robert Melvin is the Director of State Government Affairs of the Northeast region at R Street, advocating for the organization’s public policy positions before elected officials and state agencies.
He previously served as director of government affairs for the Virginia Restaurant, Lodging & Travel Association, developing annual public policy positions, seeking to advance legislation and regulations favorable to the hospitality and tourism industry, and arguing against measures that would harm the hospitality sector.
Prior to that, Robert served as manager of government affairs for the National Apartment Association, where he oversaw a public policy portfolio that included immigration, rent regulation, affordable housing, multifamily housing development, and labor and criminal justice issues. He also represented the industry before lawmakers and conducted public policy research for members.
Robert also served the Virginia General Assembly as legislative director for Delegate Michael Webert (current House Minority Whip), successfully advancing multiple bipartisan pro-gun bills and working to reduce regulatory impediments for citizens and businesses.
He graduated from Hampden-Sydney College, where he was captain of the cross-country team (and where he still holds two college records).
Robert lives in Richmond, Virginia, with his wife and daughter.
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