A Revolution In Airport Concessions
Going to the airport is one of the most stressful things in our modern world. Getting stuck at the airport is even worse. But it doesn’t have to be. We want to change the way our guests at the airport think about their time there. And we believe the change we want to see in Airport Concessions starts with our team.
Who we are
Twelve years in airport concessions. We’re just getting started.
Sky Blue Airport Enterprises is a women-led Denver company built inside Denver International Airport. For more than a decade, we’ve been part of the food, beverage, and retail operations that serve millions of travelers every year.
We’re building toward what comes next: more Colorado brands in the airport, a real way in for local businesses, and employee ownership for the people who run our locations.
Our Team
Lauren Grosh
President
Lauren Grosh is the Founder and President of Sky Blue Airport Enterprises. She leads SBAE’s seven food and beverage concepts at DEN, directing strategy, operations, finance, and brand partnerships, with a focus on workforce development and creating generational wealth for employees.
Lauren brings more than 25 years of food and beverage experience across high-volume restaurants in Denver and Boulder. She holds a B.S. in Environmental Studies from the University of Colorado Boulder and a Master’s in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Colorado Denver.
Mowa Haile
Vice President
Mowa Haile is Vice President of Sky Blue Airport Enterprises. He brings 25 years of corporate development and operations experience and has worked at Denver International Airport since 2011. Mowa was named Minority Business Person of the Year in 2012 and a CEO of the Year finalist in 2015 by ColoradoBiz Magazine.
Mowa grew up in Fort Collins after his family emigrated from Eritrea when he was nine. He attended Colorado State University on a track scholarship, earning a B.S. in Political Science, and later earned an MBA from the University of Phoenix.
Marcy Ybarra
Vice President of Corporate Development
Marcy Ybarra is Vice President of Corporate Development at Sky Blue Airport Enterprises, where she leads new business development, including concession pursuits and partnerships with brands and operators, along with the company’s recruitment and workforce partnerships.
Marcy brings more than 15 years of experience in business operations and multicultural marketing. Earlier in her career, she managed the Joint Marketing Fund for Denver International Airport’s entire concessions program, working directly with concessionaires and local small businesses. At SBAE, she has also led the company’s people and workforce programs since 2018, including recruitment partnerships with refugee community organizations. She holds a B.A. in Finance from Metropolitan State University of Denver.
Bill Bolin
Director of Operations
Bill Bolin is Director of Operations at Sky Blue Airport Enterprises, where he leads day-to-day operations across SBAE’s concessions at Denver International Airport, from staffing and training to compliance, reporting, and guest experience.
Bill brings more than 20 years of food and beverage experience, including over 12 years in airport dining. Before joining SBAE, he was Director of Operations for SSP America in Newark, running 10 locations with more than $31 million in annual revenue. Earlier, as Regional Director for Paradies Lagardère’s West Region, he oversaw 33 locations across 11 airports with an annual budget of more than $65 million, and he led flagship operations in Denver, Los Angeles, and Palm Springs.
Bill and Lauren have worked together for over a decade. He was named Paradies Lagardère’s Food & Beverage Manager of the Year, holds a B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Missouri, and is a Level 2 Certified Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers.
Our Mission
At Sky Blue Airport Enterprises we are reimagining the airport experience. We want to bring the quality and comfort of local brands, to the airport without losing the guest experience and customer service that make those brands uniquely loved. Expect more…enjoy more…go forward.
Ready to fly high?
Sky Blue Airport Enterprises, LLC
3457 Ringsby Court, #111
Denver, CO 80216
Lauren Grosh
President
(303) 819-2687
lauren@skyblueairport.com