Cast & Crew

Andrew Hyde
Show HostBorn and raised in Kentucky, Andrew Hyde has enjoying globe trotting for years. He has spent 13 years competing in cheerleading and dance being ranked top 5 in the nation 9 times, appearing on ESPN twice and holding such titles as IMTA International Male Dancer of the Year 2004 in Los Angeles, Cheerleading National Champion 2005 and 2nd in 2007. ; ; Andrew grew up as an actor performing all over in stage plays, stunt shows, national commercials, and independent films. Returning from a stint performing in Orlando Florida as a sword fighting, roping swinging Pirate, Andrew was cast on CBS's The Amazing Race 3 with his father Dennis. His dad being a conservative Southern Baptist and Andrew being openly gay led to a wave of media controversy thrusting Andrew onto pages in USA Today, Entertainment Weekly, The Advocate numerous times, TV Guide and Instinct Magazine as well as The Caroline Rhea Show and The Early Show. ; Since his appearance on this Emmy Winning Reality Series, Andrew has been working full time at an AIDS Service Organization in Dayton Ohio and hosting and speaking at colleges and GLBT events around the country such as New York City Pride. ; ; Andrew also currently hosts a radio segment on Z-93 fm in Dayton and is an Amazing Race commentator on CBS.com. He also runs a group called The Mu Crew which is a fraternity of sorts for gay/bi guys ages 18-29 that involves members in community service, social events, sports, education developing health and life skills, all in a drug and alcohol free environment. His group has become nationally recognized and is an award winning program. (TheMuCrew.com) ;In his free time Andrew loves watching scary movies, tumbling, weight lifting, spending time with his family, reading sci-fi, camping, playing his Play Station 2, chasing his dog Lucky around the neighborhood, and of course traveling.

Brian Cole
DirectorBrian has many years of experience in film production. He is the co-founder and owner of Orlando-based EdgeFactory. Edge Factory aggressively entered the digital media industry in 1999. Known for creative and innovative concepts, the Factory has been called upon to produce digital film, next generation events and out of the box convention video for clients across the United States.

Chuck Sutnick
CameramanAccomplishments<ul><li>Captured $45 million in additional revenue from a previously dissatisfied account.</li><li>Established trusting relationships at executive levels of client organizations.</li><li>Excellent history of “;one-stop”; closes at GTE Business Markets and Executone.</li><li>Created innovative methods of rebuilding relationships within problem accounts.</li><li>Awards: GTE Top Nationwide Major Accounts Manager of the Year: 1988 and 1991.</li></ul> Public ServiceAmerican Red Cross, Tampa Bay Chapter - Member, Board of Directors 1989-95 Tampa Fire Rescue - Videographer (volunteer) 1988 to 2004 Tampa Police Dept. - Videographer (volunteer) 1998 to 2004 St. Joseph’;s Hospital - Member, Development Council Board of Directors 1991 Hobbies &; Personal InterestsLuxury cars, Emerging technology, Music Computers, Current events, Electronics

Don Townsend
Creator / Executive ProducerDon started in property management in 1991 at the University of Michigan, where he ran his company, ";At Your Service,"; providing student housing for the university and government contracts for HUD Section 8 housing and Habitat. In late 1995, he relocated to Miami Beach’s hot spot, South Beach, mainly to concentrate on new computer and internet technology and consulting. The initial company start included a live video teleconferencing porn (pay per minute) company. Providing video teleconferencing to the two largest gay internet companies on the web (badpuppy.com and gaynet.com). Specializing in Internet marketing until 2004 which included such products as duty free cigarettes from Europe, Canadian medicines for elderly, US based online pharmaceutical company, and unlimited download center where customers could download music, movies, and more.As the internet laws were being formed around grey areas of the Internet, Don and Scott were caught in the unfortunate situation of being the first in the state of Florida, and the largest in the US to be sued over such cases so that new laws could be created. It was easier and cheaper and quicker to settle 80million in lawsuits then fight for vindication. This all passed them now, they are now eagerly seeking to make their comeback.In between all of this, in 2004, he returned to Tampa to take advantage of what he sees as tremendous growth and opportunity in the Tampa area real estate market.

Eli Gonzalez
Production AssistantI'm Eliyaim, but everybody calls me Elly:) I was born in Miami, FL on June 18, 1985 and my family is from Colombia. I love independent films and LOVE foreign music such as Arabic and European tracks. I also love to get myself in debt by traveling as much as I can. Some spend money on clothes and cars...I like to spend on coach class tickets to across the globe:).

Greg Slimko
CameramanGreg Slimko is a guy who has a sharp eye for great aesthetics. In April, he will have earned his MFA in fine art. He has experience in video production, theatre tech design, museum studies and other practical applications in art. In the past and at university level, he has worked on shows such as Angels in America, Never the Sinner, Quilters and Laughing Wild.Occasionally, you can find him collaborating with other ambitious entrepreneurs and artists. With that said, he is excited to contribute to Take Out as co-camera man! On the job he has a great work ethic, but when done filming, you can find him relaxing, flying hang gliders and working on a sport pilot license. Hell, someone’s got to fly the cast and crew to their destinations!

J.T. Tapias
Show Host - Fitness CorrespondantBorn in Medellin, Columbia, 28 year-old Jorge Andres Tapias has always made his love offitness the driving force in his life. At a young age Tapias discovered the world of sports asa professional soccer player for teams in Spain, Mexico and the U.S. During his stint as a soccer player, the tri-lingual (English, Spanish and Portuguese) Tapias made it a point toabsorb the cultures of the different regions he traveled to. With an innate hunger fordiversity and well-roundedness, Tapias later attended the University of South Floridawhere he graduated with a degree in International Business and a minor in Psychology.The fruits of his personal fitness efforts have landed him in popular publications such asGQ, Muscle and Fitness Magazine, and Columbia’;s El Espectador. Currently Tapias ownsand operates a personal training studio where he combines fitness training and certifiednutritional advice with a healthy dose of motivational inspiration. With the quote “;Pain isweakness leaving the body,”; Tapias believes in pushing himself and his clients to becomestronger and successful individuals. To ensure that he keeps himself in perfect shape,Tapias has competed, and continues to compete in various fitness competitions all overthe U.S.

Orion
Makeup ArtistIf Fashion Week, Valentino, Spokesperson for New York Girl’;s Beauty and Style, WB Morning News, BET the ultimate hustler, TV pilot for Dare TV (set to premiere in late 2007), He works with artistic makeup companies and has an impressive resume. Worked with Sean Connery, Jamie Lynn Siegler, Pamela Anderson

RJ Neel
Creator / Executive ProducerR.J.’s academic's background is Biology. He excelled in academics and graduated atthe top of his class. While performing an internship at the tristate hospital and attendingMarshall University, September 11th 2001 occurred. R.J. was planning on going to Lyon,France as part of an exchange program but the program was cancelled after theSeptember 11th incident. R.J. used the money he had saved to take a semester off fromcollege. During that time he traveled all over Florida from Key West, to Miami, to Ft.Lauderdale, to Tampa, Gainseville, Cedar Key, etc. After spending several months inFlorida he was hooked.He studied under Glenn Pearson where he learned real estate as well as business. Sincethen R.J. has created and sold several web development and web marketingcompanies.R.J., Don, and Scott were teaming up on some separate web ventures when R.J.revealed to Don his concept of a gay travel show/website. Don smiled and laughed ashe pulled out a business plan that he had created 11 years earlier for a similar concept.R.J. and Don didn’t want another 11 years to go by before executing the show so R.J.,Don, and Scott have joined forces to bring the show to life.

Scott Filary
Creator / Executive ProducerScott’;s background is in computer information systems and business management. Scott began his career in 1996 in his family company in Michigan which specialized in computer consulting for large business operations. Within a year of coming on board, Scott quickly specialized in medical technology and custom software for doctors’ offices and hospitals. He independently ran his division which covered a network of over 45 office centers and hospitals providing new technology, programming and support for his clients.After meeting Don in 2000, Scott parted with his family business and moved to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, to take over and run some of Don Townsend’s business ventures exploring Internet marketing and innovation. (see additional bio information produced in bio on Don Townsend).During his time spent in Fort Lauderdale he was introduced to the South Florida real estate market and started to analyze and research his new found interest. It as at this time that Scott and Don made the decision to relocate to Tampa to be further involved in the real estate development business. Scott has successfully taken several small apartment complexes and converted them into condominiums. Scott has a strong passion for interior and exterior design which the development company has allowed him to further explore throughout the project design and implementation of each conversion.