William Keller

Active Tools is the global leader in the next generation roadside tire repair solutions supplying the automotive industry as well as the motorcycle, cycling, recreational vehicle, and sporting goods industries. Wherever there is a tire to repair or inflate, Active Tools has a better alternative to the traditional spare tire. The world’s leading automotive companies such as Audi, Ford, General Motors, Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi, Porsche, PSA, and Volkswagen are revolutionizing the industry by deploy

CEO of this portfolio company owned by the Barish Fund

Operating partner for a New York based “family office” that focuses on acquiring, operating and growing companies. The company invests in companies that have above-average revenue growth, strong market positions and quality reputations, but are facing operational or financial roadblocks to future success.

Operating Officer with full responsibility for the strategic planning, development and leadership of the entire operating organization for this $300 million digital printing solutions manufacturer. Responsible for Product Management, Research & Engineering, Call Centers, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Operations, and Service.

Managed the U.S., European, and Asian operations producing over $500 million per year of capital equipment for the semi-conductor equipment industry.

VP of Operations for this semiconductor automation company subsequently acquired by Brooks Automation.

Led the turnaround and the subsequent merger with a sister company of this division of a $2 billion per year manufacturer of metal components, structural airframe, fluid management, and industrial machine tools. Business unit was comprised of multiple companies producing cryogenic and exotic alloy valves and instrumentation. Responsibilities included inside sales, finance, product marketing, product development, sourcing, quality control, manufacturing, and finance.