Vivek Malek is serving as Missouri’s 49th State Treasurer, elected in November 2023. He also served as the 48th State Treasurer, appointed by Governor Mike Parson in January 2023. He became the first person of color to hold a statewide office in the history of the state. Born in Rohtak, India, Malek earned bachelors and law degrees in India before coming to Southeast Missouri State University at Cape Girardeau for his master's degree in business administration. Vivek earned his MBA from SEMO, and he went on to receive a Master of Law degree from the University of Illinois College of Law. Malek decided to make Missouri his home and began practicing law. In January 2020, Gov. Parson tapped Vivek to serve on the Southeast Missouri State University Board of Governors.