Board of Commissioners
The Southeast Missouri Regional Port Authority (Semo Port) is governed by a nine-member Board of Commissioners. Four members are appointed to staggered four-year terms by Cape Girardeau County, four members are appointed to staggered four-year terms by Scott County, and a ninth member (whose appointment alternates between the two counties) serves a two-year term.
The officers of the Board are elected by the Board of Commissioners. The positions include Chairman, Vice Chairman, Treasurer, and Secretary. Members of the Board also serve on various committees: construction, finance, maintenance, marketing, and planning.
Membership as of January 1, 2019:
| Name | Title | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Kluesner | Chairman | 12-31-2022 |
| Larry Dowdy | Vice Chairman | 12-31-2021 |
| Wilfred Bucher | Treasurer | 12-31-2023 |
| Steve Obermann | Secretary | 12-31-2022 |
| Rice P. “Pete” Burns | Commissioner | 12-31-2021 |
| Kent Puchbauer | Commissioner | 12-31-2020 |
| Jerry Laseter | Commissioner | 12-31-2020 |
| Bruce Marrs | Commissioner | 12-31-2023 |
| Phil Penzel | Commissioner | 12-31-2021 |
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