By Annabeth Miller, SMT Editor

A Cape Girardeau businessman has been confirmed as the newest member of the Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents.

Thomas Meyer was confirmed Jan. 25 as a member of the SEMO regents. He will serve a term on the board until 2018. Meyer was appointed by Gov. Jay Nixon in December to the position on the Board of Regents. This is Meyer’s first term on the board. Senator Crowell served as Meyer's sponsor during the gubernatorial appointment process in the Senate.

"Tom is an active member of our community and has worked tirelessly to promote its growth," said Sen. Crowell. Crowell "His experience as a member of the Southeast Missouri University Alumni Association and commitment to furthering the success of the university will make him a great addition to the board."

Meyer is president and owner of Exit Realty-Thomas Meyer Associates, a realty company based in Cape Girardeau. Meyer graduated from Southeast Missouri University in 1975 and served as president of the Southeast Missouri University Alumni Association from 2009 to 2011. He is also a member of the Southeast Missouri University Foundation, SEMO Veterans Corporation of Alumni and SEMO Student Veterans Organization, among others. He was recently elected as the Chairman-Elect of the Cape Girardeau Chamber of Commerce.

The Missouri Senate gave its confirmation to Meyer's appointment on Jan. 25. Meyer will serve a term on the board until 2018.

Photo Above: State Rep. Terry Swinger, D-Caruthersville, with new Southeast University Region Thomas Meyer and his wife, Mary. (Submitted photo from Rep. Swinger)