Joe Prudden, President

As President of Big Shoulders Capital, Joe Prudden runs the business side of Big Shoulders, including setting and executing strategy, overseeing the portfolio, and works on some of our more complex transactions.

Prior to joining Big Shoulders, Mr. Prudden worked in the Financial Services Office at Ernst & Young LLP serving clients in the asset management and capital markets space.

Mr. Prudden is a Certified Public Accountant, holds a BA from Northern Illinois University, and an MBA from Aurora University with a concentration in Finance. He previously served as an Associate Board Member of the Make-A-Wish Foundation and as a Mentor at Horizons for Youth. Mr. Prudden is a member of the Secured Finance Network and the Turnaround Management Association.