Brett Winkel
Associate
Investment Team
Joined Prairie: 2025
Brett is responsible for analyzing new investment opportunities, conducting due diligence, and assisting in the ongoing management of the firm’s portfolio companies. Prior to Prairie, Brett was as an Investment Banking Analyst in the Supply Chain & Commercial Services Group at William Blair, where he focused on M&A advisory and transaction execution. He received a B.S. in Finance from the University of Illinois. Brett is a member of the Associate Board for Gilda’s Club Chicago. He lives in the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois.
