Michael Summe

Michael Summe is a Private Equity Senior Associate at Heartwood Partners, where responsibilities include managing buyouts of family and management-owned businesses utilizing a low-debt, cash-yielding approach. Prior to this role, Michael served as a Private Equity Analyst at Drum Capital Management, LLC, focusing on deep value investment opportunities such as turnarounds and distressed situations. Currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration at NYU Stern School of Business, Michael previously earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance, summa cum laude, from the University of Kentucky. Early education was completed at Covington Catholic High School.