Billy Dec is a multifaceted individual with a plethora of accomplishments in the realms of acting, producing, and award-winning. He has made regular appearances on nationally broadcast programs, including NBC's Today Show and Today in Nashville. Additionally, he is the founder of Elston Films and the Junior Board for the Lookingglass Theater, and is currently producing and starring in a documentary for PBS, set to be released in 2019.
Dec has also been appointed by President Obama to serve on his White House Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, a testament to his commitment to the community.
In his professional life, Dec serves as an attorney and CEO/Founder of Rockit Ranch Productions, a hospitality and entertainment development company that specializes in creating, marketing, and managing top venues in Chicago and Nashville, including Sunda and Underground.
Dec's educational background is equally impressive, having attended the University of Illinois, Chicago-Kent College of Law, and the Harvard Business School. His numerous awards and accolades include the "Excellence in Business Award" from the State of Illinois, the Asian American Hall of Fame Award, the Cook County State's Attorney's Community Leadership Award, and the Chicago-Kent College of Law Alumni Professional Achievement Award.
Dec is also an active philanthropist, involved with organizations such as Make a Wish, After School Matters, and Lookingglass Theatre. He has also served as the Director of Cultural Relations for the Olympic Committee in the past.
