Gramma's Kitchen Walcott - Heart Of America Group

Walcott

Shalyn Kincaid

Shalyn Kincaid

Chief Operating Executive
Start Date: 3/16/2024
Personal Highlights:

Outside of work I enjoy spending time with family and friends. I am a huge dog lover and have been involved with dog rescue and also fostered dogs. I live 2 blocks from the Mighty Mississippi and love being able to spend time on the river. Big music fan, I enjoy all different types and seeing live shows.

Garrett Allison-Glaser

Garrett Allison-Glaser

Front-of-House Executive
Start Date: 10/7/2025
Personal Highlights:

I have a son that is turning 10 this year. I received my Eagle Scout award in 2015 by planting 25 trees in Blackhawk State Historic Site. I love being outdoors, playing disc golf, and spending time with my family in my free time.

Sydney Spinks

Sydney Spink

Front-of-House Executive
Start Date: 2/1/2026
Personal Highlights:

When I am not at work I am spending time with my partner, our son Jonah and our Border Collie Teal. We spend most of our time hiking, gardening or enjoying live music.

Abe Aguayo

Abe Aguayo

Executive Chef
Start Date: 6/10/2026
Personal Highlights

Outside of work, I spend time with my 9-year-old son Mateo (Matthew in English). We play hot wheels, gaming, and whatever he wants to do I love putting my family first. I truly enjoy working and being in the kitchen; this is how I was raised to stay busy and work. I do like to ride my Harley Davidson and play pool.

Mike Gilbraith

Mike Gilbraith

Back-Of-House Executive
Start Date: 12/12/2021
Personal Highlights

When I am not working I like to go to the gym, watch anime and hang out with my family. I’ve been known to play DND and video games when I have time.

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