OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL – August 13, 2026 – Prairie Capital Advisors, Inc., a leading corporate advisory and investment banking firm, is pleased to announce the opening of a new office in Michigan, further expanding the firm’s national presence and commitment to serving middle-market business owners throughout the Midwest. The new office will support Prairie’s business development and client relationship efforts across Michigan.
Coinciding with the office opening, Prairie welcomes Scott Harris as Director. Mr. Harris will lead Prairie’s business development and growth initiatives in the Michigan market. He will work closely with business owners and leadership teams evaluating ownership transition strategies, including employee stock ownership plans (“ESOPs”) and mergers and acquisitions (“M&A”). Mr. Harris will also connect clients with Prairie’s broader advisory capabilities, including ESOP feasibility studies, transaction financing and restructuring, fairness and solvency opinions and annual valuations.
Mr. Harris has more than 25 years of commercial banking experience, including roles with JP Morgan, Comerica Bank, KeyBank and Independent Bank. Throughout his career, he has served as a trusted advisor to middle-market business owners, helping them structure capital needs, manage risk and pursue long-term growth opportunities. He also previously worked with a boutique consulting firm focused on retirement plans, non-qualified plans, compensation consulting and complex life insurance strategies. Mr. Harris has experience serving businesses across a broad range of industries, including manufacturing, automotive, distribution, professional services and construction.
“We are excited to welcome Scott to our team and expand our presence in Michigan. Scott’s ability to connect with business owners, analyze complex situations and deliver custom-tailored solutions is perfectly aligned with Prairie’s client-centric approach. A lifelong Michigan resident, Scott’s passion for Michigan as well as his deep connections to the professional community will undoubtedly drive important conversations and exciting opportunities,” said Rocky Fiore, President and Chief Operating Officer at Prairie.
“I’m very excited to welcome Scott into the Prairie family. The state of Michigan is a very active area for transactions, especially ESOPs. Scott is very well connected in the state and will do a great job working with middle-market business owners that would benefit from our services. As the company continues to grow, we view Michigan as a key part of that growth strategy, and we are fortunate to have someone with Scott’s experience and expertise as part of the firm,” said Tim Jamison, Managing Director at Prairie.
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 2025, Prairie was named one of Grady Campbell’s Top 50 Investment Banks in the Middle Market. For more information, visit www.prairiecap.com.
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