Indian-origin Attorney Vivek Malek has been appointed as the first non-white treasurer of the US state of Missouri, Governor Mike Parson announced.
Haryana-born Malek, 45, will replace Republican Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick, who is leaving the position to become state auditor in January.
“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,” Parson wrote in a Facebook post.
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Wildwood resident Malek came to Missouri in 2002 to get his Master’s degree in business administration from Southeast Missouri State University.
He started with his law practice in 2006 and opened a law firm in 2011.”When he arrived, he had just $300 in his pocket, but he didn’t make excuses,” Parson said in the post.
Recently, Malek was selected for the Southeast Missouri Board of Governors.”Vivek is a family man, small business owner, conservative leader, talented attorney, and a true embodiment of the American dream. We know he will work hard every day to safeguard the people’s money and trust,” Missouri Governor added.
Malek practices in all aspects of immigration law, including business, family, asylum, and removal defense.
He has worked with numerous companies across various industries and has helped in bringing skilled workers to the US in all visa categories, according to his LinkedIn bio.
He was recognized by the Missouri Senate (2015) and Missouri House (2007) for his service and contributions to Missouri communities.
“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,” Malek, a father of three, was quoted as saying in the statement.
Malek has prepared and filed petitions, appeals, and motions with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the Department of State (DOS), and the United States Department of Labor (DOL).
Parson said that Malek’s story is an “inspiring proof that the American dream can and will live on for the next generation of Missourians”.
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