Meet the 2026 Ranch Family

As we get ready for the season ahead, we’re most excited about one thing, our people. Our staff isn’t just a team, they’re the heart of Cherokee Park Ranch. They’re the ones who make this place feel special, from the corral to the dinner table and everywhere in between. We call them our family and before long, they’ll feel like yours too. We can’t wait for you to meet them!

Evan – Head Wrangler

Hometown: Winchester, TN

What I am looking forward to: I’m looking forward to spending time with old friends and making new ones.

Fun Fact: Chuck Norris is my grandfather.

Sydnie – Head Kids Counselor

Hometown: Morgan, UT

What are you most looking forward to this summer:Being back with the CPR fam and hanging out in nature!

Fun Fact: I’ve been living in Hawaii this past winter!

Jason – Kitchen

Hometown: Belmont, MA

What I am looking forward to: Jamming in the kitchen after dinner.

Fun Fact: Christine Prince was the flower girl at my wedding.

Truman – Wrangler

Hometown: Louisville, KY

What are you looking forward to this summer: Most looking forward to spending time in the West.

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Soup – Wrangler

Hometown: Highlands, NC

What are you most looking forward to this summer:Weekly cattle prod.

Fun Fact: I made snow all winter long for a ski resort.

Caden – Wrangler

Hometown: Winchester, TN

What are you most looking forward to this summer: Eating soft serve after every meal.

Fun Fact: I once ate a whole honeydew in one sitting.

Brabee – Wrangler

Hometown: Montgomery, AL

What are you most looking forward to this summer: Colorado Sunsets!

Fun Fact: I am a certified PADI divemaster!

Henry – Wrangler

Hometown: Goshen, KY

What I am looking forward to: Hanging out with Dick Prince this summer.

Fun Fact: I asked Dickey to be the best man in my future wedding… he said no.

Finn – Wrangler

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Jaden Ann – Ranch Hand

Hometown: Surgoinsville, TN

What are you most looking forward to this summer: Spending time in the beautiful CO outdoors and making new friends!

Fun Fact: I am a 7-time National Air Rifle Champion and I once gave an opossum a c-section.

Sham – Wrangler

Hometown: Atlanta, GA

What I am looking forward to: An adventurous summer in the beautiful Colorado mountains.

Fun Fact: I’m a two-time Auburn University grad (War Eagle!) and a fully licensed, nationally certified therapist in Georgia.

Amerasia – Kitchen

Hometown: Edgewater, NJ

What are you most looking forward to this summer: I am most looking forward to horses this summer.

Fun Fact: I was born on a pink full moon (on earth but the moon was full & pink lol.)

Lauren – Kids Counselor

Hometown: Bloomfield Hills, MI

What are you most looking forward to this summer:I am most looking forward to bonding with staff and being outside all day!

Fun Fact: I only write left handed but I play most of my sports right handed!

Bella – Ranch Hand

Hometown: Gainesville, GA

What are you most looking forward to this summer: I am most looking forward to making new friends and memories this summer.

Fun Fact: I read a new book each week.

Bri – Ranch Hand

Hometown: Rogersville, TN

What are you most looking forward to this summer:I am most looking forward to seeing the mountains in Colorado and petting all the animals on the ranch this summer.

Fun Fact: I’ve played over 200 hours of Mario Kart

Lizzie – Ranch Hand

Hometown: Augusta, GA

What are you most looking forward to this summer:I am most looking forward to square dancing(!!!!) and experiencing new things this summer.

Fun Fact: A fun fact about me is I’m a twin!!!! But not identical by any means

Laura – Wrangler

Hometown: Apple Valley, MN

What are you most looking forward to this summer: taking in the outdoors, swapping stories on horseback, and exploring new places with good company.

Fun Fact: I have a complicated relationship with heights… so naturally, I went skydiving.