About the Pawnee Springs
Located east of North Platte in the Nebraska Sandhills, Pawnee Springs Ranch encompasses over 40,000 acres of native rangeland, sub-irrigated meadows, and agricultural pivots in the heart of Lincoln County. Established in 1918, the ranch takes its name from the natural springs that once sustained early settlement in the area, honoring both the land’s history and those who depended on it long before modern ranching.
The Ranch Today
At Pawnee Springs, we improve cattle quality through superior genetics and build profitability through efficient, responsible ranching. We believe strong ranching traditions and thoughtful innovation can — and should — coexist, stewarding the land for future generations.
Our full-cycle cow-calf operation raises calves from birth through weaning, returns them to grass as yearlings, and manages irrigated acres across native Sandhills grasslands, fertile river bottoms, and the Ogallala Aquifer. We balance productive agriculture with wildlife habitat and water resources to keep the land healthy and resilient.
Ownership & Leadership
Mark and Robyn Jones
Pawnee Springs Ranch was acquired by Mark and Robyn Jones, founders of Goosehead Insurance, in 2026. The same principles that guided the creation of Goosehead inform their approach to land ownership - patience, continuity, and respect for the people and land involved. In addition to Pawnee Springs, the Joneses own and steward the Flathead Ridge Ranch in Montana. For the Jones family, ranch ownership is rooted in a long-term perspective rather than a short-term investment. Their acquisition of the Pawnee Springs Ranch builds upon their broader appreciation for the American landscape and reflects a commitment to land use that supports both productive agriculture and ecological health.
Looking Towards the Future
The Pawnee Springs Ranch is part of a broader, long-term commitment to agricultural land ownership across the American West and Plains. The Joneses are actively pursuing additional ranch opportunities where values, stewardship and operational excellence align.