John Waller joined Prairie Capital Advisors in 2021. He leads and co-leads transaction teams and business development initiatives for the firm. John’s work focuses on advising company boards of directors, shareholders, and management teams on ownership transitions, strategic alternatives, and transaction execution. John frequently speaks at conferences and industry events, including Prairie-hosted events and other M&A and corporate finance forums. Thought leadership topics include M&A market trends, valuation dynamics, transaction structuring, capital markets, and ownership transition planning.
- Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Finance and International Business, University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business
- Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, University of Iowa
- FINRA Series 63 and 79 securities licenses
