Nate Patena

Nate Patena has a strong background in the beverage industry, with experience in various leadership roles. From 2010 to 2016, Nate served as the Chief Operating Officer at Kevita, where they managed a team of over 50 employees and maintained strategic partnerships to improve supply chain efficiency. In 2016, Nate joined PepsiCo as the Chief Operating Officer of KeVita, overseeing day-to-day operations and integration activities following the acquisition. In 2017, they became the COO & CFO at Core Nutrition, where they were responsible for finance, supply chain, quality, and R&D operations. Nate then joined RedDecimal, LLC in 2019 as a Managing Partner. Currently, Nate is the CEO of DrinkPAK, a contract manufacturer of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, where they oversee a large-scale operation with comprehensive operational services.

Nate Patena has completed their Bachelor of Arts degree in Entertainment & Media Management from Columbia College Chicago. Nate has also pursued higher education at Pepperdine University School of Public Policy, where they obtained a Master of Public Policy degree with a focus on International Relations. Additionally, Nate has attended the Pepperdine Graziadio Business School to earn a Master of Business Administration degree with a concentration in Finance. The specific years of enrollment and completion dates for each program are not provided.