Meet the 2024 Ranch Family
They are without a doubt the BEST part of Cherokee Park Ranch. They are who make this entire operation possible! Our staff works tirelessly to make sure every single guest feels taken care of, every memory is a beautiful one, and every expectation is exceeded. We call them our ranch family and soon enough, they will become a part of yours too!
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.
Lauren – Wrangler
Hometown: Winchester, TN
What I am looking forward to: I am most looking forward to eating all the Miss Vickies Jalapeño chips this summer.
Fun Fact: I was the voice actor for Dr.Evil in the Austin Powers trilogy.
Henry – Wrangler
Hometown: Goshen, Kentucky
What I am looking forward to: Hanging out with Dick Prince this summer.
Fun Fact: I enjoy fly fishing!
Sophie – Wrangler
Jason – Prep Cook
Hometown: Belmont, MA
What are you looking forward to: Petting as many cows as Townsend lets me!
Fun fact: I teach 6th grade!
Drew – Wrangler
Hometown: Dunwoody, GA
What are you looking forward to this summer: Looking forward to another great summer at the ranch and meeting new people.
Fun Fact: My favorite hobby is to play golf.
Granger – Wrangler
Hometown: Prattville, AL
What I am looking forward to: meeting all the new staff and riding all the new horses.
Fun Fact: I have a flipper (fake tooth) and my dog once ate it. I’m currently on my third one.
Kyle – Wrangler
Hometown: Telluride, CO
What are you looking forward to this summer: The Fajita Ride brownies.
Fun Fact: My number one Spotify artist was Sturgill Simpson followed by Tame Impala.
Emily – Kids Counselor
Hometown: Talladega, AL
What I am looking forward to: I’m most excited to go on some cool hikes.
Fun Fact: Me and my dog are the same size!
Tatum – Wrangler
Hometown: Abilene, TX
What are you most looking forward to this summer: Staying in my cozy cabin right on the Cache La Powder River and riding horses everyday!
Fun Fact: I’m a self proclaimed mechanical bull riding champion.
Soup – Wrangler
Hometown: Highlands, NC
What are you most looking forward to this summer: Fishing the North Fork and heading back to my second family!
Fun Fact: I am the reigning, undisputed pound for pound, Cherokee Park kickball champion.
Tori – Crew
Hometown: Mansfield, OH
What are you most looking forward to this summer:I am most looking forward to meeting new people and new experiences
Fun Fact: This will be my first time going anywhere out West.
Preston – Kids Counselor
Hometown: Raleigh, NC
What are you most looking forward to this summer: Getting to meet all of the guests and DOMINATING in kickball this summer.
Fun Fact: I am a state record holder in basketball (not in a good way.)
Keziah – Prep Cook
Hometown: Frankfort, MI
What are you most looking forward to this summer: I’m excited to climb a couple more 14ers.
Fun Fact: I have solo thru-hiked the John Muir Trail!
Ella – Crew
Hometown: Nashville, TN
What are you most looking forward to this summer: Unplugging and making meaningful connections with the staff and guests!
Fun Fact: I play two instruments!
Caden – Maintenance
Hometown: Winchester, TN
What are you most looking forward to this summer: Going to the other side of the country, meeting new people, and making good memories.
Fun Fact: I can play a cool 1 song on guitar after practicing for 6 months.
Chase – Wrangler
Hometown: Kennett, MO
What are you most looking forward to this summer: New experiences with new people.
Fun Fact: I have a psychology degree from the University of Kentucky.
Brabee – Prep Cook
Hometown: Montgomery, AL
What are you most looking forward to this summer: Getting to see the ranch for the first time and experiencing new things with amazing new people this summer!
Fun Fact: I am a certified Divemaster and have been a SCUBA professional for 2 years. I have dove all over the western hemisphere and lived/worked on boats for 3 summers so i’m super excited to experience a summer in the mountains!
Mason – Crew
Hometown: River Falls, WI
What are you most looking forward to this summer: Spending time in the mountains and meeting so any new people!
Fun Fact: I run cross country and track at UW-Eau Claire!
James – Crew
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
What are you most looking forward to this summer: Taking advantage of Colorados beautiful scenery and outdoor activities this summer.
Fun Fact: I love going snowboarding whenever I get the chance.
Izzy – Crew
Hometown: Colby, WI
What are you most looking forward to this summer: Gaining a lot of new friends that I wouldn’t have met anywhere else!
Fun Fact: I own a cat that I kind of accidentally named Turkey.
Max – Prep Cook
Hometown: Denver, CO
What are you most looking forward to this summer: Spending the summer feeding the guests of the ranch.
Fun Fact: I’m graduating high school this year.
Marie – Crew Lead
Hometown: Battleboro, VT
What are you most looking forward to this summer: Meeting everyone and playing with the animals!
Fun Fact: I always have dill pickles in my fridge.
Jess – Kids Counselor
Hometown: Highlands, NC
What are you most looking forward to this summer: Meeting everyone and exploring the Colorado mountains this summer.
Fun Fact: The only reason I was hired was to keep my twin brother (Soup) in check.
