Robert A. (Bob) Melone is a retired Superintendent of Schools from Western New York State.  He began his career as a science teacher in Niagara Falls, NY.  For the next 25 years Bob served as a high school guidance counselor, Director of Pupil Personnel, Director of Secondary Education and Director of Curriculum and Instruction, K-12.  For the last 8 years he served as Superintendent of Schools.

After retirement, Bob worked in the transportation industry as Coordinator of Special Projects.  His responsibilities included safety, training and quality. He also consulted with transportation companies interested in achieving ISO 9000 certification.

Bob has a Doctor of Education Degree from the State University of Buffalo, Masters in Guidance and Counseling, Masters in Teaching Science in Secondary Schools and BA in Biology.  Bob recently co-authored Shifting Gears: Applying ISO 9000 Quality Management Principles to Trucking.

In 1978 Bob joined the Rotary Club of the Tonawandas, NY and in 1981 served as President.  During his tenure in Tonawanda he spirited club interest in student art and was active in the District Group Study Exchange Committee.  Bob joined the Cary MacGregor Club in 2001 and has served as Director of Community Service, chaired the club’s committee of the ‘Celebration of Talent’ Scholarship program, and has recently developed a power point presentation for the orientation of new members.  In 2003 Bob became a Paul Harris Fellow.