Meet John and Cat Parks

The Trinity Ranch was founded in 1991, by John Parks whose concept of perfection on earth was the unspoken bond shared by the "Trinity" - a cowboy, his horse, and his dog. It embodies an indomitable spirit that embraces a love of liberty and a commitment to cowboy ethics.

Dr. John Parks is a Navy Veteran and (now retired) anesthesiologist; Cat worked a board certified trauma nurse. While John enjoyed starting colts, cowboying, and branding out West; Cat was a former rodeo queen, college equitation instructor, and University equestrian team coach who ran a 75+ student riding program. John and Cat met in 2006, started a few colts together and a partnership was born. They have been married for 14 years, share 4 grown stepchildren (Lura, Clayton, Trevor, and Hunter), 12 grandchildren, and their 12 year old son Pierce is the light of their lives.

In early 2008, the unthinkable happened. Cat was diagnosed with a rare cancer. She spent nearly a year receiving chemotherapy and treatment with John by her side. Following her recovery, they made a promise give back through greater involvement in the ag industry, community, education, and politics.

The Parks’ divide their time between The Trinity Ranch Santa Fe and their ranch headquarters in Hamilton County, Texas where they raise horses, run cattle, and enjoy their Pembroke Corgis. Combining John's experience with colts, problem horses, and ranching with Cat's years of teaching in an academic setting, they have worked with thousands of students providing highly individualized education and horsemanship clinics.

Because of their strong belief in fair elections and giving voice to “We The People”, in 2017, Cat was appointed County Chairman of their rural county. Consequently, she oversaw Hamilton’s 2018 Republican Primary Election. In less than a year, she was appointed to the Board of the Texas Republican County Chairmen’s Association. In 2019, Republican Party of Texas Chairman James Dickey appointed Cat Chair of the Candidate Recruitment Task Force. Under Parks’ leadership, the RPT recruited the highest number of female, minority, and “under 40” candidates, for which she was awarded the Steve Munisteri Award, by Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, and Chairman James Dickey, naming her as “the grassroots volunteer who made the greatest impact on the State of Texas”.

The Trinity Ranch celebrates 31 years of history.  While the "Trinity" has grown substantially in expanding upon its vision, it has not strayed far from its origin: the unspoken bond of a cowboy's family, his horses, and his dogs providing the courage and strength to stand up for what is right and make a difference.