Bio
Gary Ervin is an American entrepreneur from Morganfield, Kentucky who was a contestant on the reality television competition The Amazing Race 17, in 2010.
His team partner was his daughter Mallory Ervin. They finished sixth in Season 17.
Gary and Mallory returned to the show for its 18th season - entitled "Unfinished Business" - in 2011.
Amazing Race Q&A
Favorite hobbies
Triathlon, scuba diving and hunting/fishing
Achievements
Building a company from the ground up with my family to become one of the largest in the industry; getting my commercial pilots license and logging over 5000 hours; and, I wrestled and coached for University of Central Missouri and Union County High School.
Lifelong to do list
Be a better husband, father and friend
What scares you most about traveling?
Being out of the country if something were to happen to my family
What excites you most about traveling?
Learning about different people and cultures
If I could switch places with someone
No one - I'm not perfect, but I'm happy with who I am.
Role model/hero
My parents - I still strive to make them proud of me.
What are you passionate about?
My family, work, faith and fitness
What would you do if you won the million dollars?
If I were to win the million dollars I would help as many people with it as I could.
People would be surprised to learn
I ran 13 marathons and a half Ironman triathlon after I turned 45.
Favorite place you have ever visited
Ngoro Ngoro crater in Tanzania
Biggest challenge you and your teammate will face on the Race together
The biggest obstacle of running the Race will be living up to our family's expectation that we are going to win.
What do you hope to accomplish by running the Race (other than winning one million bucks)?
I would like to win for my family and community. I hope to represent both well so that they will be proud of my effort.
Pet peeve about your teammate
My daughter has a stubborn streak - a lot like me.