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Robert Gross is an Instructor in the Department of Finance & Real Estate at DePaul University’s Driehaus College of Business since 2014, teaching undergraduate and graduate finance courses. With a 40-year career in corporate finance and business valuation as co-founder of Prairie Capital Advisors, he integrates real-world expertise into classroom instruction, focusing on entrepreneurial and career-oriented perspectives.
Academic Degrees:
- MBA, Finance, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (1979)
- BBA, Accounting, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (1977)
Gross’s professional experience encompasses investment banking, business valuation, and ownership transition strategies for middle-market companies, including private sales and Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs). His teaching emphasizes practical applications of finance principles.
Scientific Awards:
- Adjunct Teaching Award, DePaul University’s Driehaus College of Business (2021)
- Adjunct Teaching Award, DePaul University’s Driehaus College of Business (2022)
Robert Gross co-founded Prairie Capital Advisors and served as a board member after retiring from the firm in 2020. He currently serves on the boards of two global manufacturing companies, while maintaining his academic role at DePaul University.
