Ron Springer - Heart Of America Group

Ron Springer


VICE PRESIDENT
CHIEF TALENT OFFICER

Since 2016, Mr. Springer has served as Vice President of Recruitment, overseeing the attraction and selection of executive talent for the company. He brings in-depth experience across the restaurant, hotel, and retail industries.

From 2006 to 2016, Mr. Springer served as Director of Recruiting and Executive Recruiter for the company. Prior to joining Heart of America, he was a Corporate Recruiter for K’s Merchandise from 2000 to 2006, after serving as General Manager for the company from 1989 to 2000. Earlier in his career, he was a Restaurant General Manager for Restaurant Resources from 1980 to 1989.

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From 2006 to 2016, Mr. Springer served as Director of Recruiting and Executive Recruiter for the company. Prior to joining Heart of America, he was a Corporate Recruiter for K’s Merchandise from 2000 to 2006, after serving as General Manager for the company from 1989 to 2000. Earlier in his career, he was a Restaurant General Manager for Restaurant Resources from 1980 to 1989.

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About Heart Of America

About Heart of America Starting with one 100-seat restaurant in 1978, Heart of America Group has grown to include a portfolio of award-winning, owned and operated restaurants, hotels, and commercial developments. Noteworthy brands developed and operated by Heart of America Group include the Machine Shed Restaurant, Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse, Burger Shed, The Republic on Grand, Fifth Avenue Syndicate, Thunder Bay Grille, The J Bar, Hotel Renovo, Revel Hotel, The Rewind Hotel, The Axis Hotel, and Wildwood Lodge. We pride ourselves on building long-lasting properties that bring value to the consumer and to the communities in which we build.

Locations

Operations Support Center - Moline
1501 River Drive
Moline, Illinois 61265
P: 309.797.9300
F: 309.797.8700

Operations Support Center - Des Moines
515 E Locust Street, Suite 100
Des Moines, IA 50309

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