“My sense is that people are genuinely enthused about the governor,” Hancock said. "We’re very grateful to have the support. Hopefully, it’s a sign of more good things to come.”

Hancock also acknowledged that Parson hasn’t announced his plans for 2020.

“As a good Boy Scout, you always want to be prepared,” he said.

Contributions to the PAC come after Missouri voters endorsed separate constitutional amendments in 2016 and 2018 to cap campaign contributions.

After having no limits on campaign donations to individual candidates, which created a class of mega-donors populated by Sinquefield and Joplin roofing magnate David Humphreys, the current cap for non-legislative candidates is $2,600 per election. But, that doesn’t limit what can be given to PACs.

Hancock said the pro-Parson PAC will help him compete if he seeks a full, four-year term.

“Because of the finance law we face, it is important to have a fundraising mechanism like this. It’s also important to us that all fundraising and expenses are fully transparent,” Hancock said.

During his turbulent 17 months in office, Greitens used the nonprofit group A New Missouri to promote his agenda.