About us

The Ark Foundation began with a simple mission: Helping those who have served us, find healing and new life in Christ. While we didn’t know exactly how we were going to complete that mission, we felt a calling on our hearts to find a way to do it. 

Fishing and the outdoors have always been a way of life for us. Being in a mountain stream isn’t just another vacation, but a way for us to truly connect with God and enjoy his creation. Standing in a stream in the middle of the mountains has always been more than just fishing. Psalm 46:10 says to “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth". When we are wading through a river, everything else tends to fade away. The mindset shifts, the daily struggles subside for the time being, and we can begin to think clearly. This is where the idea for a foundation that would serve veterans and law enforcement began. When we put the two together, we realized that our passion for fishing and the outdoors, and discipling to those in need could be combined into one thing, and The Ark Foundation was born. 

We are excited to see where God takes this foundation and how we will be able to serve those who have served us.

  • President/Co-Founder

    David Parrish is a devoted husband to Dionne and proud father of two sons, Matthew and Jonathan. With over 30 years of experience in the building materials industry at 84 Lumber, David has built a reputation rooted in hard work, leadership, and integrity.

    A United States Marine Corps veteran, David served as a Field Artilleryman before settling in Yuma, Arizona. His military service instilled in him a deep sense of duty and a lifelong commitment to serve others.

    Beyond his professional career, David is passionate about mentoring the next generation. He has worked alongside a team of like-minded individuals to create youth fishing events and establish competitive high school fishing teams, using the sport as a way to connect with and inspire young people in his community.

    As life has shaped his journey, David has come to believe his true purpose is to live for God. He is committed to sharing his experiences and faith with veterans and first responders—offering hope, connection, and healing. Through The Ark Foundation, David helps lead efforts to bring men and women to awe-inspiring natural places, where they can find peace, restoration, and hear God’s voice more clearly.

  • Director/Co-Founder

    David Reynoso, LMSW, MDiv is a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Master Social Worker with dual graduate degrees in Social Work and Divinity from Liberty University. A dedicated servant-leader with a no-nonsense approach to care, David brings a rare blend of grit, faith, and clinical expertise to the field of mental health. With a strong background in public safety, military chaplaincy, and school-based support, he’s known for his ability to meet people where they are—especially in high-pressure, high-stakes environments.

    David’s professional experience includes serving as an adult probation officer, working closely with justice-involved individuals to support accountability, reintegration, and change. As a Chaplain in the U.S. Air Force Reserves, he has provided grief counseling, crisis response, and spiritual guidance to service members and their families. He continues to serve his community as a volunteer chaplain with the San Luis Police Department—offering emotional and spiritual support to officers in the field and responding to critical incidents with calm strength and presence.

    Outside the office, David is a dedicated hunter and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner—disciplines that ground him in focus, discipline, and resilience. He brings that same mindset to his clinical work, offering trauma-informed, culturally responsive care rooted in evidence-based practices like cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy.

    David is especially passionate about walking alongside men, families, veterans, and first responders—those often carrying burdens in silence. Whether in a school, a squad car, or a crisis moment, David shows up ready to stand in the gap, offering support that is strong, steady, and grounded in purpose.

  • Director/Co-Founder

    Jonathan was born and raised in Yuma, Arizona, where his love for the outdoors and fishing began at an early age. Whether he was on a boat, standing on the shoreline, or exploring rivers, lakes, and oceans, being on the water quickly became his sanctuary. Over time, he came to realize that it wasn’t just the activity he loved—it was the peace, reflection, and connection with God that the outdoors consistently provided.

    Professionally, Jonathan is a high school teacher, currently instructing Wilderness Survival and Physical Education courses. His passion lies in helping others discover the healing and restorative power of nature and movement—whether that means casting a line in a quiet stream, hiking through the backcountry, or engaging in physical activity through sport.

    Jonathan firmly believes that true wellness is found through physical activity, meaningful relationships, time spent in nature, and a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. His goal is to inspire others to find balance, purpose, and peace through these principles.