With decades of experience at the intersection of business and law, Bill Dessel has founded, invested in, operated and sold several highly successful and award-winning businesses that span industries of manufacturing and distribution, sports and entertainment, and beverage and hospitality. As a lawyer and business owner, he has resolved the myriad legal issues that impact and govern companies in these industries. He has raised capital for several multi-million dollar business acquisitions, working both in the United States and abroad.In hospitality, Bill serves on the Board of the Rhode Island Hospitality Association. He founded and owned Billy's, an American-style bistro for seven years, winning "Best of Rhode Island" for five consecutive years, and in 2015 was designated as a top 10 Diners Choice Award winner by Open Table, ranking No. 8 in New England and No. 1 in Rhode Island. Bill sold Billy's in June 2016 to focus on KEEL Vodka. Where in addition to being a Co-Founder, Bill serves as CEO of KEEL Bill Dessel started his career as an attorney for The Cookson Group in the position of Corporate Development Manager, coordinating acquisitions in the US and Europe and, ultimately, growing the multi-national conglomerate to over $4B in revenue and into the FTSE 100. He also worked as a lawyer for a global law firm, opening and expanding its first London office.Bill has led manufacturing and distribution organizations, both as an owner and member of senior management. As President of Cowan Plastics and American Assembly, he provided products for Titleist, OralB/Gillette, Boston Scientific, and Mosquito Magnet and received the Rhode Island Manufacturer of the Year Award. At FatHead Bill served as Managing Director coordinating sales, manufacturing and the integration of FatHead’s entertainment licensors.