Managing Director
Prairie Capital Advisors
Cedar Rapids, IA
Hillary Hughes is a shareholder at Prairie Capital Advisors and leads the firm’s ESOP Trust-Side Practice. Since joining Prairie in 2011, she has advised ESOP trustees, business owners, and boards on valuation, structuring, and ownership transition strategies across industries. A national speaker on ESOPs and valuation, Hillary serves on the boards of two private companies and is recognized for her leadership in employee ownership transactions. Her work has earned numerous honors, including the Top Woman Leader & Dealmaker of the Year Award from M&A Atlas (2024) and prior recognitions from NACVA, HER Magazine, and M&A Advisors.
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Navigating the Path of ESOP to ESOP Mergers
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM CDT