Governor Parson is a veteran who served six years in the United States Army. He served more than 22 years in law enforcement, including 12 years as the sheriff of Polk County. He also served in the Missouri House of Representatives from 2005-2011, in the Missouri Senate from 2011-2017, and as Lieutenant Governor in 2017-2018.
Governor Parson is committed to ensuring all Missourians have access to skilled health care professionals. A key part of this is improving access to providers and hospitals, especially in Missouri's rural areas. Governor Parson's continued investments in broadband and telemedicine infrastructure are designed to help health care providers diagnose and treat patients who might otherwise lack access to quality care.