Walcott

Tara Elkins

Chief Operating Executive

Start Date: 12/5/2024

Personal Highlights

Family, friends, live music, appreciating the good things life has to offer and eating great food while building a career.

Rob Estes

Executive Chef

Start Date: 5/16/1997

Nicole Quandt

Back-of-House Executive

Start Date: 9/1/2023

Personal Highlights

I am the mother of 4 children, 3 girls and 1 boy. In my off time I enjoy kayaking, tubing, camping, and fishing. I enjoy reading books and watching documentaries.

Todd Herring

Maintenance Executive

Start Date: 1/29/2024

Personal Highlights

In my spare time I enjoy doing anything outdoors: hunting, fishing, camping, canoeing, etc. I have a son and a daughter. Family life is very fast paced and I enjoy
spending as much time as possible with my family.

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, The Republic on Grand, Hotel Renovo, Wildwood Lodge, Thunder Bay Grille, and The J Bar. We pride ourselves in 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

Walcott

Tara Elkins

Chief Operating Executive

Start Date: 12/5/2024

Personal Highlights

Rob Estes

Executive Chef

Start Date: 5/16/1997

Nicole Quandt

Back-of-House Executive

Start Date: 9/1/2023

Personal Highlights

Todd Herring

Maintenance Executive

Start Date: 1/29/2024

Personal Highlights

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