USA (Commonwealth Union)_ Governor Mike Parson has named Indian descent attorney Vivek Malek as the first non-white treasurer of the US state of Missouri. Malek, the 45-year-old attorney who was born in Haryana, will succeed Republican Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick, who is leaving the office in January, to become state auditor. Malek, a resident of Wildwood, moved to Missouri in 2002 to pursue a Master of Business Administration from Southeast Missouri State University.
According to Parson’s Facebook post, “Vivek Malek will be our next State Treasurer of the State of Missouri. Vivek’s appointment will fill the vacancy created by the election of Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick to the Office of Missouri State Auditor”. Malek was just chosen for the Southeast Missouri Board of Governors. Malek began practicing law in 2006 and established a law company in 2011. Parson stated that when he arrived in Missouri in 2002, he only had $300 with him, but he made no excuses.
According to the Missouri governor, Vivek is a family guy with three kids, small business owner, conservative leader, gifted lawyer, and a genuine personification of the American ideal. He expressed confidence in him that he will work hard continuously to protect the wealth and trust of the people. According to Parson, Malek’s life history is an inspiring evidence that the American dream can and will endure for the next generation of Missourians. Malek also practices immigration law in all areas, including business, family, asylum, and removal defense.
According to his LinkedIn profile, he has served in multiple organizations in various industries and has assisted in bringing qualified people to the United States in all visa categories. The 2015 Missouri Senate and the 2007 Missouri House honored him for his accomplishments and devotion to Missouri communities. Following the accomplishment, Malek said, “It is my honor of life to be able to serve as the next State Treasurer of the state of Missouri, and I promise to give the job and the people of Missouri all and best”.
