Tom Parker was a 1969, 1974, and 1975 CNFR participant in saddle bronc and steer wrestling. He became the agriculture instructor and rodeo coach at Casper College in 1990. During his time as coach, he has coached 14 CRMR champions and taken several teams and individuals to the CNFR. Legendary Casper College cowboys that Parker coached include Ivan Daines, Chris LeDoux, Harold "Pink" Petersen, Joe Alexander, Dave Brock, Hank Franzen, and many others.