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A proud member of Dawn Busters Kiwanis for over 14 years, MELVIN H. “MEL” DUSSEL was born November 2, 1947. He graduated from East Jefferson High School in 1965, after which he attended Tulane University, UNO and USL, majoring in Radio & Television Broadcasting.

From 1968-1970 Mel served in the U.S. Army, graduating from the U.S. Army Helicopter School at Fort Walters, Texas. He was a member of the 1st Sig Brigade I.G. Team in Long Binh, Vietnam.

In 1970, Mel became active in Real Estate with ENCOM Builders. He worked with Mitchell Homes for 13 years as subdivision manager. During that time he was also the radio voice of the company for many years. Mel also worked with Sunrise Homes as Sales Manager, and with Good Sense Homes as Sales Manager and Vice President.

He founded and currently serves as President of The Dussel Group which specializes in International Finances (Bank Guarantees, SBLC, Currency, as well ad the sale of oil, gas, precious metals, and Bitcoins.)

Managing Partner of King Mel Mining, LLC, the world’s largest owner of the semi-precious gemstones known as Sunstone or Labradorite, which is the state stone of Oregon.

Married for 50 years to his sweetheart, Susan Weilbaecher, they have 3 children and 6 grandchildren.

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