Guiding Beverage Companies to Profitable Acquisitions
At CREI, we help ambitious beverage brands—whether emerging or mid-market—build the financial infrastructure required to scale with confidence and attract high-value exit opportunities. Our mission is to turn financial systems into strategic growth engines: improving clarity, speeding decision-making, and unlocking valuation gains.
Whether you’re raising capital, expanding distribution, or preparing for acquisition, CREI delivers CFO-level support tailored to the complexities of the beverage industry.
Our Executive Team
Led by a team of builders, financial architects, and strategic operators, CREI combines deep technical expertise with pragmatic experience in financial transformation. We work behind the scenes to simplify the complex, accelerate growth, and ensure every financial move contributes to long-term enterprise value.
Andrew V Vasserman
Managing Partner | Data & AI Modeling
Andrew brings over 15 years of experience in enterprise optimization and financial systems design. As CEO of Logyc, he developed AI-powered modeling platforms to help Fortune 500 corporations simulate operations, optimize capital deployment, and drive performance at scale.
At CREI, Andrew applies these same principles to beverage brands—engineering financial infrastructure that aligns your daily operations with your long-term exit goals.
Douglas Kohn, CPA, MBA
Managing Partner | Strategic Finance, Asset Management, and Operational Design
Douglas Kohn is a licensed CPA and finance executive with over a decade of hands-on experience leading asset management, back-office transformations, and strategic planning across high-growth businesses, consulting, and real estate. As a fractional CFO and former Director of Asset Management, Doug has helped organizations align their financial strategy with operational execution—bridging investor expectations with internal systems.
He has designed finance courses as an adjunct professor at Fordham University, led the development of finance platforms to compete with industry incumbents, and advised organizations on how to scale cleanly with audit-ready financials.
At CREI, Doug helps beverage companies implement the same level of discipline, structure, and valuation clarity required in high-stakes private equity environments.
Ready to Build the Financial Engine Behind Your Exit?
CREI supports beverage brands at every stage of their growth—from early-stage planning to investor engagement and acquisition preparation. With battle-tested financial systems and real-world operational insight, we help you move faster, scale smarter, and unlock the full value of your brand.