Cumberland Trust
Dayton F. Hale III is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the oil and gas sector, currently serving as Vice President of Hawkeye Oil and Gas, Inc. since August 2022, continuing the legacy of a family-run business in its third generation. Additionally, Dayton has held the position of Vice President and Director of Special Assets at Cumberland Trust since July 2014, where leadership of a team focused on evaluating and administering trust accounts with unique asset classes is a key responsibility. Previous roles include Law Clerk and Summer Intern at Stites and Harbison, PLLC, where Dayton contributed to commercial loan documentation and drafted a guide on conservation easement law in Tennessee. Educational credentials include a Doctor of Law (J.D.) from Samford University and a B.A. in Political Science from Vanderbilt University.