Area man is named to advisory group

JEFFERSON CITY - A Portageville man will serve on the Missouri Technology Corporation

Thomas E. (Jake) Fisher, 66 was one of four appointments made to the corporation by Gov. Matt Blunt.

The Missouri Technology Corporation advises the department and governor regarding business development opportunities related to new technologies and products. Their goal is provide access to global technologies for Missouri businesses and citizens.

The superintendent of the University of Missouri Delta Center, Fisher also operates a farming operation consisting of 750 acres of row crops.

His appointment is for a term ending on Oct. 1, 2010.