About the Van in Black
“The Coolest Ride in the Carolinas”
Van in Black is a North Carolina transportation company that services Western North Carolina (Asheville and Charlotte) as well as the Upstate of South Carolina (Greenville/Spartanburg). All of our services are customized for each client on-demand to meet your schedule and preferences. Maybe you need something simple like a drop-off at the airport for a large group that wants to fit in a single-vehicle (with all of your luggage) or something more involved like a North Carolina winery tour, Pub Crawl, corporate event, or a guided scenic drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway
Our Team
An organization is only as good as its people.
We think we have an outstanding team to serve you.
Ryan Watts
Founder/Owner
Your humble owner/operator. Ryan also drives so you may end up with him as your driver. Ryan is WSET Level 1 in Wines certified.
Terri Watts
Guide/Co-Owner
The co-owner of the business that helps out with driving from time to time. Terri is very knowledgeable about wine and the local wineries. Terri is WSET Level 1 in Wines certified.
Brianna Duncan
Office Manager
Brianna helps keep everything running smoothly and is likely the person you will be working with after you book a date with us.
Garth Germack
Driver/Guide
Garth enjoys taking groups on experiences (wine/beer/etc.) around the state.
Christine Vincent
Driver/Guide
Christine knows a lot about wine and the local winery scene. She is the perfect guide for a wine tour! Christine is WSET Level 1 in Wines certified.
Frankie Creel
Driver/Guide
Frankie is an avid photographer, is very passionate about the area, and enjoys being able to take people around to see it.
Jeffrey West
Driver/Guide
Jeffrey is always happy and eager to drive people around to the beautiful places we frequent. Knowledgeable about many of the local wineries.
Adam Lough
Driver/Guide
Always happy to serve and show people the great destinations we have available to visit.
John DePaoli
Driver/Guide
John has been with us from the beginning and loves driving people around to the beautiful locations we visit.
Anthony Riffice
Driver/Guide
Tony is one of the friendliest people you will meet and is always happy to show people our beautiful area.
Sallie Cowan
Driver/Guide
Sallie has a contagious happiness to her that will enhance every trip she guides.