Kim Whalen - Heart Of America Group

Kim Whalen


Founder

Ms. Whalen began her career with Heart of America in 1979 when she joined the company as the first accountant and has since been an integral part of the strategic direction of the company. Her ability to manage accounting processes for restaurants and hotels, development projects, as well as maintain strong banker and vendor relationships, led her to become Heart of America’s first CFO.

Kim Whalen

Since 1999, she has served as the Executive Vice President. Her unique knack for thinking strategically and creatively makes her an integral part and leader of the design team, where she focuses her energy on developing attractive, unique designs for the company’s development and renovation projects.

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Since 1999, she has served as the Executive Vice President. Her unique knack for thinking strategically and creatively makes her an integral part and leader of the design team, where she focuses her energy on developing attractive, unique designs for the company’s development and renovation projects.

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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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