What We Do
VDV Concessions LLC (VDV) has a collaborative relationship with food and beverage leader, HMS Host. Today, the joint venture partnership, Host VDV CMH FB, LLC, owns and operates Eddie George's 27 Grille, branded by Tennessee Titan's and Ohio State University's Heisman Trophy winner, Eddie George. This restaurant is situated in the Columbus, Ohio International Airport. In addition, Host and VDV operate four Starbucks locations at the Detroit Metropolitan Airport. Previously, Ana partnered with Host in Indianapolis, to help establish 4 restaurants and 3 Starbucks venues coinciding with the then newly constructed airport facility.
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Currently at DTW, VDV also owns and operates the flagship Mezza Mediterranean Grille with partner, Areas USA, a pacesetter in the airport food and beverage concession industry. Mezza offers authentic Mediterranean cuisine in a welcoming family-oriented dining environment.
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Both Eddie George's 27 and Mezza have exceeded revenue expectations. There is even more to come.
VDV is food and beverage, ACDBE and DBE, certified by the Department of Transportation.
In conjunction with prominent airport retailer, Paradies-Lagardére, HMS Host and VDV operate a first class Starbucks. DTW, North Terminal, is the location of this crowd-pleasing concept.
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As a former retail partner with Paradies, Ana chaired the Paradies-Metro Ventures Companies Board of Directors for more than 10 years. This partnership operated up to 30 retail locations including Brooks Brothers, Brighton, PGA Tour, DTW Travel Mart and CNBC News at DTW for more than 20 years. Ana, also served as president of the Metro Ventures companies and functioned as, Joint Venture Liaison, Audit Chair, Finance Committee Chair, and was responsible for senior management supervision and ACDBE operational reviews.
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VDV is an ACDBE and DBE certified firm in the retail area.
Through Ana McCune Van de Velde's experience, VDV has an extensive background in consulting and benchmarking projects. Today, the company represents brands such as Mezza Mediterranean Grille, Tubby's, Just Baked, SavannahBlue, and Gayety's Chocolate and Ice Cream Company. In addition the company provides promotional, marketing, and graphic design support.
Previously, Ana was involved in high level benchmarking and strategic assessments within the automobile industry and internationally. She has acquired ACDBE and DBE certification for VDV through the U.S. Department of Transportation in this area of expertise.
Before You Take Off
Visit one of our first-class locations: Now in Detroit, MI and Columbus, OH.
