Mike L. Lynn Parson is the 57th Governor of Missouri, having taken office on June 1, 2018. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as the Lieutenant Governor of Missouri from January 2017 to June 2018 and was a State Senator from 2011 to 2017. Parson has a background in law enforcement and agriculture, which has influenced his policy positions and governance style. As governor, he has focused on issues such as economic development, education, and public safety.