Our Team

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Daniel Seamster

Daniel Seamster—most folks just call him “Dano”—began his career in underground construction back in 1999. By 2005, he was splicing coax like a man with something to prove; he did, so he made the switch to Aerial construction. 

In 2007, he started hanging line: By the time the name “Dano” was given, he’d been living off hooks for over a year—boots in the air, steel in his hands, and no turning back. It wasn’t just work anymore; it was what he was.

Since 2008, Dano has built, rebuilt, and hardened the East Coast, mile after mile, pole after pole. He’s rolled into seven storm restorations, including the long haul to Puerto Rico, where the heat, the wreckage, and the stakes were higher than the lines he hung.

He’s the “D” in M&D—the one who brings the experience, the scars, and the no-quit grit that only decades on the line can forge.

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Makala Moore

Makala Moore, founder of M&D Utility, is a U.S. Army veteran whose career has been defined by resilience, discipline, and a commitment to service. After honorably serving from 2012–2016, she transitioned into the skilled trades, working as a technician and shop manager before discovering her calling in storm restoration.

What began in 2019 as an opportunity to assist a storm crew quickly became a passion. The intensity of storm conditions, the teamwork, and the mission-driven environment reminded her of the purpose she felt in the military. Within her first week, Makala was climbing poles, learning the craft, and proving herself in one of the toughest fields in the utility industry. By 2021, she was operating her own bucket truck and earning the respect of peers across the line trade.

Inspired by the people she worked alongside and motivated by a vision for a more equitable industry, Makala founded M&D Utility in 2022. Her goal was simple: build a company that values skill, character, and work ethic above all else. Today, M&D Utility stands on the principles she lives by—equal opportunity, fair pay, and unwavering dedication to keeping communities powered, even in the toughest conditions