Patrick Jensen currently serves as a Partner of Prairie Capital, and is responsible for sourcing and evaluating potential investments, structuring and negotiating transactions, and working with portfolio companies. Patrick currently serves on the board of directors for Sgt. Clean Car Wash, P1 Dental, Architectural Lighting Works and Premier Dealer Services, Inc.Prior to joining Prairie Capital in 2012, Patrick enjoyed a successful 15 year career in investment banking, most recently as a Managing Director in the Chicago office of Duff & Phelps, which he joined in 2000. Patrick began his career at Vine Street Partners, Inc., a boutique investment bank focused on sell-side, buy-side and capital raising transactions.With over 24 years dedicated to the middle market, Patrick has closed more than 50 transactions, working predominately with entrepreneurs, families and privately held businesses.Patrick graduated from the University of Illinois with a BS in Finance. He received his MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.Specialties: Merger and Acquisitions, Capital Raising and Private Placements (Debt and Equity)