DAN GORDA Tampa, Fl 13 Ugly Member since 2007 Nickname: Captain Dan

What's your primary profession?
Airline pilot

What's your favorite Hobbies/Sports?
Boating, anything on the beach or near the ocean, travelling to new and amazing places around the world, and spending time with friends while enjoying a pint of Guinness.

What's your favorite Drink:
Sapphire & tonic or a pint of Guinness

What's your favorite Wine:
Any red from Far Niente Vineyards in Napa

What's your favorite Movie:
Too many to list....

What's your favorite Book:
"The Four Agreements" by Don Miguel Ruiz

What's your favorite Magazine:
Professional Pilot, Plane & Pilot, and Maxim

What is the most interesting thing that has happened or you’ve done in your lifetime?
There's a long list....you'll have to ask!

What are you most proud of?
I'm most proud of my friends and family, and the relationships I have with them. I've got an amazing inner circle of friends who I can count on for anything, and vice versa. I'm also thrilled at the success I've experienced in my career, and am thankful for it everyday.

Name one thing you have in your home from your childhood.
My father's gold bracelet, which he wore for most of his life. It's my most prized possession.

What 13UM positions have you held?
've been a member since 2007.

What committees or organizations are you involved with?
National Association of Flight Instructors, Air Line Pilots Association (former), CAIRFlight

What Chairmanships do you hold or have you held in the past?
Chairman, 2008 Get Roasted (Thanksgiving Eve)
Vice-Chairman, 2007 New Years Resolution Ball (w/Ben Dachepalli)

Are you currently on the 13UM BOD?
No

Are you currently/previously a 13UM Officer?
No

What Charity have you brought into the 13UM Foundation?
I hope to bring CAIRFlight to the Foundation.

What is your favorite charity that 13UM Foundation has supported?
Voices for Children & The Children's Dream Fund

What are your future group support plans?
I plan to co-chair the 2010 Thanksgiving Eve Get Roasted event with Corey McLaughlin, and I look forward to helping take 13 Ugly Men to the next level in the months and years to come.

What have you brought to the table for the 13UM Foundation?
Resourcefulness, attention to detail, and a real desire to create amazing events that benefit our chairites to the fullest extent possible.