DAN ORTA
Class of 2004
Lifelong Defiance resident Daniel Orta III has excelled in athletics from a young age. As a standout member of the Defiance Bulldogs Football team Dan has a multitude of accolades under his belt. From 2002 to 2003 seasons, he had a total of 111 tackles and 9 sacks. In 2003 he assisted his team to the title game
for Division 2 Region 6, falling short to state champs Avon Lake.That year he earned 1st team all WBL, WBL Lineman of the year, All Toledo blade all team, D2 NWO Defensive player of the year, D2
1st Team All Ohio, and was nominated for the North/South Ohio all-Star Game. Off the football field, he also accomplished being a two-time OHSAA Track and Field State qualifier from 2003-2004
and broke the Defiance High School shot put record of 46 years with a 55 ft 2.5 toss. Upon graduation Dan initially attended Urbana as a starter for the Blue Knights. He then transferred closer to home
and completed his collegiate career at Defiance College where he competed in Football and Track and Field.
While at DC, he was a two-time D3 State qualifier in shot put and was ranked top 10 amongst the indoor/
outdoor throwers. Personally, Dan has successfully obtained his bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and an MBA
with a concentration in leadership from The Defiance College. He currently works at Campbell’s Soup in Napoleon as a Lead Auditor and is active in Defiance Youth Sports by coaching baseball and 8th grade foot-
ball. Through all his successes over the years, his proudest accomplishments are his wife Jenee and their two children Daniel Nicholas IV and Callie Sue.