Daniel Davis is group vice president for regional economics at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. In this role within the Research department, Davis oversees teams that work to understand and support the economies of communities across the Richmond Fed’s region. Additionally, he serves as director of the Center for Rural Economies, which is dedicated to addressing the unique economic challenges and opportunities facing small towns and rural communities.

Davis has presented regionally, nationally, and internationally on a range of topics, including workforce dynamics, financial services, economic mobility, and rural and urban development. He is the co-editor of three books: Investing in Rural Prosperity; Harvesting Opportunity: The Power of Regional Food System Investments to Transform Communities; and Economic Mobility: Research & Ideas on Strengthening Families, Communities & the Economy.

Before joining the Richmond Fed in 2025, Davis worked for the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, Washington University in St. Louis, and the State of Illinois. He holds graduate degrees from the University of Oxford, the London School of Economics, and Washington University in St. Louis and undergraduate degrees from Southern Illinois University and Southeastern Illinois College.