Zeel graduated from the University of Maryland Baltimore County where she obtained  a Bachelor’s degree in Health Administration and Policy, with a focus on Public Health. Zeel K. Desai is the majority shareholder of Elite Retail Group, Inc. Zeel has been operating in the restaurant industry and managing over fifty staff for over six years. Prior, to the restaurant industry Zeel was involved heavily in Public Health working at Johns Hopkins University. She has completed a research project published in the American Heart Association. Zeel is also Serv-Safe certified, and Food-Handlers certified. She also has experience in managing franchised locations and maintaining above satisfactory franchised stores. Zeel has been featured in QSR magazine for the food court concept she created alongside Ritesh Patel, COO for the HCA facility, CJW Medical Center. This concept outlines her ability to cater to captive audiences and adapt to current trends of foodservice. Zeel has been actively operating in the foodservice industry for over 8 years.  The organzation has excelled through her leadership into competitive markets.  Her methodology has always been building strong relationships for all accounts and maintaining these relationships to succeed.  Zeel has delivered 100% satisfactory services to previous and current contracts and services through out the state of Virginia. She handles all current and pending contract relations and is heavily involved in day to day operations alongside her staff.