Roy Kessel

Founder & CEO @Right Brain Solutions

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Experienced business professional working in a variety of industries including sports, media, philanthropy, finance, real estate law, marketing and event management. University of Wisconsin, BBA, Finance and Marketing Northwestern University School of Law, JD Practiced law for 20 years before transitioning to the sports and business world. During that time had extensive experience representing clients in a variety of matters including litigation, estate planning, new venture formation, capital raising, workouts, bankruptcies and many aspects of real estate. Previous roles included: **Longtime Co-Chair of the Chicago Bar Association Sports Law Committee **Adjunct Professor at Northwestern University in Graduate Sports Management Program **NFL Contract Advisor (Agent) **JFNA National Young Leadership Cabinet **Multiple community and philanthropic Boards of Directors

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Work Background

Sports Philanthropy NetworkFounder

Jan. 2018Greater Chicago AreaWe spotlight the great work done by sports foundations, athletes, league and teams. We especially like those that are using sports to create social change. Our goal is to educate organizations on effective fundraising and creative implementation of programs which maximize community impact. We help organizations implement sports related programs to improve their brand image and exposure. Our focus is working with sports non-profits creating programs for education, opportunity and empowerment. We help them improve their fundraising, event management, social media, leadership and educational programs and grant writing.

SportsLoopPresident

Dec. 2013Greater Chicago AreaSports Consulting (Business strategy, organizational consulting) Business Development (marketing strategy, client acquisition strategies) Non-Profit consulting (leadership development, fundraising, board development) Athlete Representation (agent selection, career development) Event Management (creation, operation, management) Sports Marketing (Social media, PR, sponsorship) Strategic business consulting (creation, development, growth) Sports Financing (start-up businesses, venture capital, angel investors) Public Speaking Presentations to many community and professional organizations: *National Indoor Facilities Operators Conference *University of Wisconsin Club of Chicago *Florida Coastal School of Law *Marquette University School of Law *Northwestern University School of Law *Wisconsin Soccer Coaches Association *Many local business networking organizations *Many schools, parent organizations and youth sports organizations *Benedictine Sports Law class

SportsBrainCommunity Relations and Development

Apr. 2018 - Aug. 2018Sports Brain fights concussions. We establish concussion management programs for schools and youth sports organizations. We work to educate the community and provide comprehensive baseline concussion testing programs. Sports Brain also helps improve an athlete's performance in the mental side of sports performance, which ultimately carries over to their academic, personal and professional lives. We train athletes and sports organizations in how improving their cognitive skills will translate into better on-field and sports business results. We also have an online Mental Toughness Academy which is targeted at youth and high school athletes to teach them the importance of the mental side of the game

Sports Philanthropy FoundationFounder

Oct. 2010 - Jan. 2015Deerfield, Illinois (Chicago suburbs)Sports Philanthropy Network was founded to help organizations and athletes use sports as a vehicle to make philanthropic efforts more efficient and to concentrate on programs that improve: EDUCATION, OPPORTUNITY and EMPOWERMENT The Network has three primary initiatives which target different aspects of the sports industry: KICK START www.KickStartFoundation.org Kick Start collects used sports equipment at a variety of locations (events, facilities, festivals, tournaments). The collected equipment is provided to organizations lacking the resources to supply the equipment for the children in their programs. JEWISH SPORTS NETWORK www.JewishSportsNetwork.com Builds Jewish continuity by developing innovative programs target ages 12-25 to main a connection with the Jewish community. We work with synagogues, youth groups, summer camps, Hillels and Young Leadership. For each initiative, please see the linked websites

Jewish Sports FoundationFounder

Jan. 2010 - Jan. 2015Greater Chicago AreaUsing the power of sports to build and sustain Jewish continuity. We create a variety of programs which utilize sports to attract greater involvement in ages 12-25 and beyond. Our programs reach bar/bat mitzvah age children, youth groups, summer camps, Hillel, young leadership and other Jewish organizations.

Sports BrainCo-Founder and President

Sep. 2011 - Dec. 2014Deerfield, IllinoisSports Brain fights concussions. We work to educate the community and provide comprehensive baseline concussion testing programs. Sports Brain also helps improve an athlete's performance in the mental side of sports performance, which ultimately carries over to their academic, personal and professional lives. We train athletes and sports organizations in how improving their cognitive skills will translate into better on-field and sports business results. We also have an online Mental Toughness Academy which is targeted at youth and high school athletes to teach them the importance of the mental side of the game

Northwestern UniversityAdjunct Professor-Sports Law

Aug. 2008 - Jun. 2011Taught course in the "Legal and Ethical Issues in Sports Management" in Northwestern University's Masters in Sports Administration Program (MSA)

From the BenchSports Law Blog

Jul. 2010 - May. 2011Sports Law Blog that looks behind some of the current legal issues which are in the news.

Kessel Group, P.CFounding Attorney

Jan. 2010 - May. 2011Business law practice focusing on: Real Estate Development and Finance Entrepreneurs and start up businesses Estate Planning Business financing Financing of business acquisitions and expansions Internet businesses Sports Law Litigation General business transactions

Fairway Real Estate, Inc.Managing Broker

Mar. 2009 - Apr. 2011Real estate brokerage that provides consulting and strategic services relating to: Real estate brokerage Real estate development Real estate finance Real estate investment Real estate consulting

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