Johnny's Italian Steakhouse Altoona - Heart Of America Group

Altoona

Joel Ashcraft

Joel Ashcraft

Managing Director
Start Date: 3/14/2023
Personal Highlights

Outside of work life I enjoy time with friends and family, reading, music, and film. I am passionate about furthering my education and striving to lead a healthy lifestyle.

Alex Conlon

Alex Conlon

Director
Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse
Start Date: 3/1/2017
Personal Highlights

I joined the service industry in 2011 when I moved back to Des Moines working at Cabaret West Glen. I mostly enjoyed being able to work at a place that gave me the opportunity to meet so many people and help create an atmosphere that people always wanted to be around. I enjoyed it so much that I worked there for the past 6 years. When I am not at work I am spending time with family and friends. I love to eat out and experience new restaurants around the town. In my spare time I enjoy traveling as much as possible and watching or attending as many sporting events as I can my favorite being baseball.

Rico Fortier

Rico Fortier

Assistant Director
Start Date: 12/14/2023
Personal Highlights

Outside of work I love spending time with family, playing games, and cooking. I have been very disciplined in the gym for most of my life and I don’t plan on abandoning that passion any time soon.

Zach Gerlach

Zach Gerlach

Assistant Director
Start Date: 8/1/2023
Personal Highlights

In my free time I enjoy spending time with my friends and family. I am an avid football fan and enjoy watching Iowa State and the Dallas Cowboys play in the fall. I also enjoy going to the gym and checking out different restaurants in the Des Moines area.

Angel Jimenes

Angel Jimenes

Back-of-House Executive
Start Date: 9/16/2024
Personal Highlights

In my free time I dedicate time to the family. My favorite sport is baseball. I truly enjoy cooking outdoors and listening to music. I also like to remodel houses and paint.

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