Meet the 2025 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.

Jason – Prep Cook

Hometown: Belmont, MA

What I am looking forward to: Petting all the wonderful animals on the ranch (including Henry).

Fun Fact: I have taught middle school for three years!

Kyle – Wrangler

Hometown: Telluride, CO

What are you looking forward to this summer: Most looking forward to after dinner pickup basketball games (I’ve been practicing my 3s).

Fun Fact: I’m currently enrolled in farrier school up in Montana learning how to shoe horses.

Soup – Wrangler

Hometown: Highlands, NC

What are you most looking forward to this summer: Reading Dick Prince his bed time stories at night and seeing old friends and meeting new ones.

Fun Fact: I will be moving to New Zealand for a year after the summer season.

Ella – Wrangler

Hometown: Nashville, TN

What are you most looking forward to this summer: I am most looking forward to unplugging and spending another summer with the Cherokee Park fam!!

Fun Fact: I spent last semester studying creative writing in Dublin, Ireland.

Caden – Wrangler

Hometown: Winchester, TN

What are you most looking forward to this summer: Meeting new people and spending another summer in the beautiful mountains of Colorado.

Fun Fact: I know the difference between a washing machine and a dryer.

Brabee – Wrangler

Hometown: Montgomery, AL

What are you most looking forward to this summer: Seeing how much Elsa Pudge Dumplin has grown this summer.

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.

Maizie – Prep Cook

Hometown: Royston, GA

What are you most looking forward to this summer: All the CPR adventures.

Fun Fact: I’m the oldest of 9 kids.

James – Wrangler

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.

Jess – Wrangler

Hometown: Highlands, NC

What are you most looking forward to this summer: Spending another summer exploring Colorado and meeting all the new staff and guests!

Fun Fact: I will be attending the University of Montana in the fall to pursue my Doctor of Physical Therapy degree!

Finn – Wrangler

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Rylee – Ranch Hand

Hometown: Holly Springs, NC

What are you most looking forward to this summer: I am looking forward to spending the summer in a beautiful place and meeting new people!

Fun Fact: One fun fact about me is that I am a trained vocalist.

Walker – Kids Counselor

Hometown: Raleigh, NC

What are you most looking forward to this summer: Being able to ride horses every day!

Fun Fact: I love to fish and camp!

Kylie – Ranch Hand

Hometown: Unity, WI

What are you most looking forward to this summer: I am most looking forward to meeting new people and the new experience.

Fun Fact: I had a pet deer that I raised till she was big enough to be on her own. Her name is Daisy.

Rebekah – Wrangler

Hometown: Sacramento, CA

What are you most looking forward to this summer: I am most looking forward to meeting ya’ll this summer!

Fun Fact: A fun fact about me is I’ve ridden and fallen in renaissance fair shows.

Sydnie – Kids Counselor

Hometown: Morgan, UT

What are you most looking forward to this summer: Meeting new people, being outside, and riding horses every day!

Fun Fact: I taught mixed martial arts for 2 years and trained for 4, and I’ve competed in trap shooting since I was 10!

Dayton – Wrangler

Hometown: Mt. Hope, AL

What are you most looking forward to this summer: Experiencing new things with new people this summer!

Fun Fact: I am a (self-proclaimed) semi-professional possum wrangler!

Sophie – Kids Counselor

Hometown: Herndon, VA

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 know how to sail!

Olivia – Ranch Hand

Hometown: Greensboro, GA

What are you most looking forward to this summer: I am most looking forward to experiencing new things and making new friends this summer!

Fun Fact: I won the softball World Series when I was younger!

Harrison – Ranch Hand

Hometown: Statesboro, GA

What are you most looking forward to this summer: I am most looking forward to meeting new people and being in the western part of the country this summer.

Fun Fact: I am an avid fisherman/hunter and I love the outdoors.

Grant – Ranch Hand

Hometown: Blue Ridge, GA

What are you most looking forward to this summer: I am most looking forward to being in the Colorado mountains all summer and meeting new people.

Fun Fact: I just graduated UGA with a biochemical engineering degree, and I love doing all extreme sports (snowboarding, motocross, and anything on the water.)