OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL – June 9, 2025 – Prairie Capital Advisors, Inc. (“Prairie”), a leading middle-market investment bank, is pleased to announce the promotions of Trevor Dursky to Vice President and Christopher Silvetti and Nick Viner to Director.
Trevor Dursky joined Prairie Capital Advisors in 2023. As part of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) practice, Trevor provides ESOP valuation services to trustees and fiduciaries.
Hillary Hughes, Managing Director at Prairie, said, “Trevor has consistently demonstrated strong leadership and technical expertise to our clients and team. His promotion to Vice President reflects his significant contributions and the confidence we have in his continued impact at Prairie.”
Christopher Silvetti joined Prairie Capital Advisors in 2018. As part of Prairie’s ESOP advisory practice, Christopher advises middle-market companies on ESOPs corporate valuation, financial opinions and other investment banking advisory services.
“Since joining the firm, Christopher has consistently demonstrated a deep commitment to our core values and has become an indispensable member of our team,” commented Franco Silva, Director at Prairie. “His project management capabilities and his technical expertise within our ESOP Advisory service arm have made a significant and positive impact on our ability to serve both clients and professional partners.”
Nick Viner rejoined Prairie in 2020. As part of Prairie’s ESOP advisory practice, Nick advises middle-market companies on ESOPs corporate valuation, financial opinions and other investment banking advisory services.
“Nick has played a pivotal role in delivering expert guidance in ESOP valuation, structuring ESOP transactions and acquisitions for ESOP-owned companies, as well as long-term sustainability planning,” commented Hillary Hughes, Managing Director at Prairie. “His strategic insights and commitment to client success have made a meaningful impact.”
About Prairie Capital Advisors
Prairie is a leading financial advisory firm specializing in creating and executing ownership transition strategies for middle-market companies nationwide. In 2024, Prairie was named ESOP Investment Bank of the Year by M&A Atlas. For more information, visit www.prairiecap.com.
