Management Team / Advisory Board Bios
FoundersDan Olson
CEO / Co-Founder
Dan is the CEO and will oversee all operations. Dan’s career in management of advertising and marketing agencies has given him the opportunity to work with some of the best CMO’s in the world. Dan has worked with brands that include Southwest Airlines, SONY, Mattel, Virgin, Microsoft, XBOX, Jaguar, Land Rover, Shell Oil, Callaway Golf, AT&T, Disney, Oakley, VW and Diageo. Dan is a world class marketer and has managed both domestic and global teams.
Andrew Olson
CMO / Co-Founder
Andrew is the CMO; he brings Media Tech expertise as a senior executive at Infillion, a leading edge media technology company. In his experience Andrew has learned that listening and learning from the customer is the key to success in building any brand. Educated at UCLA with a degree in English, Andrew knows how important it is to have a great story. A digital leader with deep experience in client marketing strategy. Andrew is a relationship builder that learned his trade from some of the best brands in the world as clients and employers. These include Fox, Disney, T-Mobile, Monster Energy, Amazon and more. Andrew is an experienced bartender and industry veteran.
Directors
Scott Olson
Legal Counsel / Board Secretary / Director
Scott is an attorney and has worked with a host of clients in the spirits industry and cannabis. Scott has supported companies through startup to acquisition. JD, University California College of Law San Francisco, (formerly Hastings)
Pat Mcgaughan
M&A / Finance Expert / Director
Pat McGauhan has been a CFO for several companies from startups to fortune 500. Pat has experience in financing rounds with investors, mergers and acquisitions.
Advisory Board
Marcos Costas
Restaurant Expert
As the General Manager of several Orange County Restaurants and owner / operator of Apizza Doho, Marcos is a leading restaurant and bar business advisor.
Sri Divel
Hospitality Expert/Agency Owner
Sri currently markets and promotes several restaurants and eateries, as well as owning two of her own. Sri has diverse and deep experience in the SoCal hospitality network.
Ken Barbour
Spirits Industry Expert
Ken has been instrumental in launching and growing spirit brands in the US and Global Markets. Ken has worked with Opus One, Kobrand, Spring Mountain and Jade Valley.
Sinan Kanatsiz
PR Expert
Sinan is CEO of several marketing and Press Relations (PR) companies. He is an innovator in the development and growth of start-ups and mid-sized companies. Sinan provides local and national PR services.
Todd Bellucci
Bartender Strategy Expert
Todd works as a consultant in both spirits and cannabis. Todd was formerly CMO for WhistlePig Whiskey. Todd advises on bartender and ambassador program strategies.
Key HiresJohn Christian
General Manager Original Crew
John, a graduate of USC, brings connection and sales experience to our company. John will oversee the initial sales of the Original Crew Membership and then move on to managing the program.
Keron Lenz
Compliance Officer
Keron will serve as our compliance officer. Keron is an alcoholic beverage compliance expert on matters pertaining to manufacturing, importation & distribution of wine & spirits.
Bob McLachlan
Sales Strategist
Bob is the CEO of Green Glass Global; he is leading strategist and sales professional recruiter. An experienced team lead with a demonstrated history of working in the food & beverage industry. Skilled in sales, trade marketing, key account development, in the spirits industry.