Management Team / Advisory Board Bios
Nathan Poulos
Co-Founder and Chief of Operations
Nathan was a criminal defense attorney for almost two decades, there is no better advocate for the beers that he creates. Nathan was the winner of the prestigious Sacramento Coffee Beer Festival 2018, Best in Show Award, taking it from Ballast Point Brewing Co.When it comes to repairing the tanks, or building the tables, there is no one better. And when it comes to giving the people what they want in delicious and drinkable craft beverages, there is no one better.
Allen Korenstein
Co-Founder and CEO
Allen was an advocate and attorney for almost two decades before falling in love with the world of craft beer. He has an entrepreneurial spirit, the nature of a leader, a proven ability to connect with talented and skilled craftspersons, and has helped to grow the Camino brand and enter market opportunities like Whole Foods, Costco, and Stone Distr.
Kimberly Pollock
Head of Production
Kimberly Pollock, a former brewer at 21st Amendment Brewing Company, one of the top 50 breweries in the US., comes to Camino in order to lead production and achieve distribution goals. Kim has brewed on a system 10X larger than Camino, and has brewed 40,000 BBLS per week. She has a degree and science background from UC Davis, a former geologist who cares most about quality control and producing a consistent drinkable craft beverage.
Patrick McClain
Sales and Distribution Manager
Patrick comes to Camino after 5 years with Delta Pacific Distribution Co. While with Delta Pacific, Patrick served hundreds of accounts, maintained relationships, ensured customer satisfaction, and is currently the lead point person on the Camino team with Stone Distr. Patrick has opened new market opportunities like Nob Hill Markets, and he's just getting started.
Erik Annonson
Retail General Manager
Erik has been Camino's taproom manager since 2018. Since starting with the company Erik has assumed greater responsibility including managing payroll, POS systems, server staff in both the taproom and Camino's new outdoor beer garden and court yard. Additionally, Erik manages the online store and inventory.
Lori Scott
CFO
Lori is an experienced CFO with more than 20 years or experience with Silicon Valley companies and distribution companies, She has helped to scale companies to seven countries, and taken one company's 20M annual revenue to 250M. Lori loves Camino beer and more importantly loves a tightly run ship. She is holding Camino accountable so that the brewery can continue to make great beer for as many fans as possible.
Shawn Scott
Brand Manager
Shawn Scott, formerly Director at Gamut SF, is a talented brand designer and brand asset manager who has designed some of the most interesting and amazing craft breweries in the U.S. including Golden Road, Drake's, Fieldworks, Rhinegiest, Magnolia, and Camino.