Cathrine Parker is the Vice President of Parker Mechanical Contractors in SWFL.

Cathrine was born and raised here in Fort Myers and attended Bishop Verot High School. Since then, she has been building a life with her high school sweetheart and now they’re married, raising a family, and running a business together. After graduating from Florida Gulf Coast University, Cathrine entered the construction industry. A few years later, she and her husband took the leap and started their own company.

These days Cathrine is busy juggling leadership with the very real demands of mom life (caffeine helps). She considers being a mother and a business owner her greatest accomplishments, even on the days when both feel a little chaotic. When she’s not working, you can usually find her making memories with her family—out on the boat, camping, running, or just enjoying the everyday moments. At the heart of it all, Cathrine is focused on raising kind, caring kids and creating a life that feels meaningful and full. She’s looks forward to getting more involved in her community and discovering new passions—because apparently running a business and raising young kids isn’t quite enough to keep her busy!