Prairie is a leading financial advisory firm specializing in creating and executing ownership transition strategies for middle-market companies nationwide.
Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Joined March 2011
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AI is moving beyond novelty to everyday use. Join Dave Diehl at the November Employee Owned Conference for “The AI Effect” to learn how employee-owned companies are putting AI to work: prairiecap.com/events/employ…
Join Jamie McQueen and Joseph Labetti for an advanced look at real-world strategies, transaction structures and opportunities to create long-term value using minority equity. Register today! go.prairiecap.com/l/850413/2…
AI has become a strategic issue for boards, executives and fiduciaries across industries. Nick Viner will join the panel, "AI for ESOPs" at the Employee Owned conference in November. Learn more: prairiecap.com/events/employ…
Hilary Hughes will be presenting at the Employee Owned Conference on several topics. Each session explores how value and value creation impact employee actions and business outcomes. Learn more here: prairiecap.com/events/employ…
Stock-based compensation can be a valuable tool for attracting and rewarding talent, but how do you accurately measure its true cost? Read our latest article on ASC 718 to understand more. go.prairiecap.com/l/850413/2…
A successful ESOP transaction starts with understanding the process. Join Tim Jamison & Shaun McGehee for a webinar covering key milestones, advisor roles, decision points & best practices. go.prairiecap.com/l/850413/2…
This week for #EOMonth2026, we’re sharing facts behind common ESOP misconceptions. Swipe through to learn how employee ownership works and the opportunities it can create for employees, business owners and companies.
Prairie is pleased to announce the promotion of Maxx Zomick to Vice President. prairiecap.com/news/prairie-…
For Employee Ownership Month, we asked a few of our employee-owners who serve on the ESOP Committee what ownership means to them. Swipe through to hear their perspectives and learn how our ownership culture shapes their experience at Prairie.
An ESOP can provide ownership on paper—but building a true ownership culture requires employees to understand how their everyday decisions create value. Read our latest article to learn how communication can turn ownership into action. go.prairiecap.com/l/850413/2…
Happy Employee Ownership Month! This week, employee-owners across Prairie’s offices kicked off the month with team treats and the distribution of vesting gifts. #EOMonth2026
M&A is becoming a strategic tool for ESOP companies. Will Hobby and Darrell Smith share what employee-owned companies should consider when buying, merging or selling to support long-term goals. go.prairiecap.com/l/850413/2…
Yuhi Kamimura will join “The Business of Building” panel at WCOE’s 2026 Business and Leadership Conference, exploring how construction leaders can manage risk & capital while pursuing growth. go.prairiecap.com/l/850413/2…
Great week at The ESOP Association’s 2026 Midwest Regional Conference! As a proud Gold Sponsor, Prairie enjoyed presenting and connecting with the Midwest ESOP community. Thank you to everyone who joined us and made it a valuable conference!
M&A within Aviation Services is gaining momentum amid rising demand & a fragmented market. Jamie McQueen recently shared his perspective with Mergers & Acquisitions on the trends shaping deal activity across the industry. themiddlemarket.com/feature/…
Alex Grasser will co-present at The ESOP Association’s 2026 Great Lakes Regional Conference, using the Central States case to explore repurchase planning, capital allocation & long-term sustainability. go.prairiecap.com/l/850413/2…
Next week, Tim Jamison will present “Acquisition Strategies for ESOP Companies” at The ESOP Association’s 2026 Great Lakes Regional Conference, exploring key opportunities & considerations for mature ESOPs pursuing acquisitions for growth. go.prairiecap.com/l/850413/2…
Congratulations to Macie Dorow, Joseph Labetti & Darrell Smith on receiving 2026 Emerging Leaders Awards from The M&A Advisor! We’re proud to celebrate their contributions to the M&A and ESOP industries and Prairie’s clients. go.prairiecap.com/l/850413/2…
Tom DeSimone and Shaun McGehee will present at the Vistage Minneapolis/St. Paul Executive Summit, exploring how ESOPs work, their strategic advantages & how they compare with other ownership transition options. Learn more and register here. go.prairiecap.com/l/850413/2…
