Shari Wynne Ressler

Intentional Hotelier + Experience Designer, Ecosystem + Community Builder, Mentor + Connector, Investor

Summary

Shari Wynne Ressler is a seasoned entrepreneur, attorney, and ecosystem builder based in Austin.
With a 30-year legal career under her belt, she made a transition to focus on purpose-driven hotels, particularly with her first concept hotel, KASAMA Retreat Hotels.
She is known as the Intentional Hotelier, leading KASAMA to be an exclusive retreat for innovators, executives, and teams for transformative offsites and events.
Additionally, Shari founded CO retreats, where she excels as the Chief Experience Designer, ensuring exceptional event experiences.
As a co-founder of SKU, a renowned national CPG Accelerator, Shari played a pivotal role in nurturing Austin's active consumer products industry.
She remains active as a Board Member and Mentor at SKU and a Founders Circle Member at Naturally Austin.
In the legal sphere, Shari co-founded RWR Legal in Austin, catering to innovators, startups, and high-growth companies.
Her partnership with Michael Best & Friedrich strengthened their entrepreneurial law business practice.
Shari is deeply involved in Austin's entrepreneurial and venture ecosystems in various leadership roles, including past president of the Austin chapter of EO and RISEwomen.
Her educational background includes a Juris Doctorate from UC Berkeley School of Law and a B.A. from UC Davis.