Melissa Rooker

Melissa Rooker (June 29, 1964) is a Republican and former member of the Kansas House of Representatives and formerly the director of development of Malpaso Productions.

Melissa Rooker
Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 25th district
In office January 14, 2013 – January 14, 2019
Preceded by	Barbara Bollier
Succeeded by	Rui Xu
Personal details
Born	(1964-06-29) June 29, 1964 (age 61) Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Tom Rooker
Children	2
Education	University of Kansas

Biography

Rooker was raised in Fairway, Kansas.^[1] She graduated from Shawnee Mission East High School in Prairie Village, Kansas, and the University of Kansas, and is married with two children.

Film career

Rooker became director of development of Malpaso Productions in 1995. Previously, she had been an assistant to the company's founder, Clint Eastwood.

Political career

Rooker was a member of the Kansas House of Representatives until 2019.^[2] She is a Republican.^[3]