Bill Sommerschield

Bill Sommerschield is a Managing Director at Keystone Capital, a private equity firm based in Chicago. He joined the company in 2014 and primarily focuses on Keystone's investment activities.3

Professional Background

Prior to his role at Keystone Capital, Sommerschield held several positions in the finance industry:

• Vice President at Lake Capital, a Chicago-based private equity firm
• Investment banker at Morgan Stanley and Credit Suisse
• Co-Founder of Wonder LLC, an experiential children's retail company1

During his time at Lake Capital, he was involved in the firm's investment activities and served on the Board of Directors for multiple companies, including Engine Group, ORC International, HMI, Addison Group, and Soil Safe.1

Responsibilities at Keystone Capital

As a Managing Director, Sommerschield's primary responsibilities include:

• Identification, sourcing, and execution of new acquisition and investment opportunities
• Supporting Keystone's partner companies1

Education

Sommerschield earned his BA in Finance from Miami University, graduating in 2005.2

Contact Information

For professional inquiries, Bill Sommerschield can be reached at:

• Email: bsommerschield@keystonecapital.com
• Phone: (312) 219-79731

Bill Sommerschield's addition to Keystone Capital was part of the firm's strategy to grow its middle market transaction activity and provide more support to its partner companies.1