Daniel Shumate is a managing director with FMI Capital Advisors, Inc., FMI Corporation’s investment banking subsidiary. Daniel focuses on mergers and acquisitions, including both buyer and seller representations, in the utility transmission and distribution sectors, and business continuity transactions for construction and engineering companies. He is an associate member of the Power and Communication Contractors Association, Distribution Contractors Association and National Utility Contractors Association, where he has contributed both written articles and industry insight.

Prior to joining FMI, Daniel worked as an associate with Mazzone and Associates, a middle-market investment bank, where he participated in sell-side advisory, recapitalization, management buyout and acquisition advisory services. Prior to Mazzone, he was an analyst for Capital Insight, LLC, providing financial analysis, valuation and diligence for companies in the convenience and gas industry.

In addition to his experience in investment banking, Daniel served as a captain and pilot of Black Hawk helicopters for the Tennessee Army National Guard. In this role, Daniel managed not only the pilot responsibilities, but also oversaw the maintenance and logistical support for the Black Hawk arm of both air assault and MEDEVAC units.

Daniel holds a bachelor of business administration with honors from Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, where he served as student body president. He also holds a Master of Business Administration and a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Tennessee. Daniel holds an Investment Banking Representative license (Series 79) from the SEC and FINRA.