Dan Cain is the CEO of GDA Contractors, a waterproofing specialty contractor based in Dallas, Texas. Dan started his career in the waterproofing and restoration business in 1984. His experience spans more than 4 decades and includes thousands of projects from the Southwest to the Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States.
Dan has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Construction Engineering Management from the California State University at Sacramento. He served as President of the Sealant Waterproofing and Restoration Institute in 2011 and has served on SWRI’s Safety, Product Validation, and Training Validation Committees. Dan has written several articles and given many presentations to SWRI, CSI, RCI, and OSHA promoting safety and quality issues in our industry.
What’s one accomplishment in your career that you’re most proud of? I am proud to be able to pass GDA on to the next generation of fully capable inspired leaders.
What motivates you in your work or leadership role? My motivation comes from an intense but healthy fear of failure and a desire to help people be successful.
What’s one surprising experience or moment in your life that has stuck with you? When I graduated from college in 1984, I left Sacramento driving north. A week later, I was in Dallas with $1,000 to start my career in construction.