Ken cofounded Prairie Capital Advisors with Robert Gross in 1996 after they recognized a universally underserved need for objective financial advisory consultation for closely held businesses. Since then, Ken has dedicated his experience to providing closely held companies with the guidance and expertise needed for some of their most critical business decisions. He continues to grow Prairie's reputation as a widely respected firm of its kind, designing, structuring, and implementing customized ownership transition strategies, including private sales, management buyouts (MBOs), employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs), and more for businesses nationwide.

Tom is a vice president with Prairie Capital Advisors and completes financial analysis and modeling services, as well as analyzes the business dynamics and trends of publicly traded companies. In addition, he has assisted numerous middle market companies and their shareholders with mergers and acquisitions (M&A), ESOP advisory, and other investment banking transactions. Tom has worked in a variety of industries including financial services, manufacturing, business services and distribution. In addition, he is a frequent speaker in various forums on topics covering ownership transition planning.