Steve Gust - Heart Of America Group

Steve Gust


Project Manager

Mr. Gust joined Heart of America Group as a Project Manager in 2016. In his role, he is responsible for managing the construction of new hotels and restaurants and the renovations, remodels, repairs and maintenance for all of Heart of America’s hotels in the Des Moines metro area.

Mr. Gust was the Project Manager for the Fairfield Inn & Suites in Altoona, IA and is currently completing the remodel of our new Hilton Revel Tapestry in Urbandale, IA, to be followed by construction of a new Hyatt Place Hotel in Altoona, IA. Prior to joining Heart of America, he owned a general contractor firm which specialized in commercial and residential projects of various scopes and sizes.

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Mr. Gust was the Project Manager for the Fairfield Inn & Suites in Altoona, IA and is currently completing the remodel of our new Hilton Revel Tapestry in Urbandale, IA, to be followed by construction of a new Hyatt Place Hotel in Altoona, IA. Prior to joining Heart of America, he owned a general contractor firm which specialized in commercial and residential projects of various scopes and sizes.

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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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