Shawn Ely

Shawn Ely is an experienced investment banking and private equity professional currently serving as Managing Director at Lazear Capital Partners since January 2018, a boutique investment bank focused on middle market and lower middle market companies. Prior to this role, Shawn held significant positions including Director of Business Development at The Edgewater Funds, Managing Director at South Franklin Street Partners, and Director at Loughlin Meghji + Company. Additional experience includes senior operations roles at Big Rock Sports and vice presidencies at Cyprium Partners and Carleton, McCreary, Holmes & Co. Shawn's career began with roles at Key Bank and includes founding Critic's Cafe. Educational qualifications include an MBA in Management and Finance from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a B.S. in Entrepreneurial Management and Real Estate from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.