Shane Netherton - Heart Of America Group

Shane Netherton


Vice President &
Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Netherton joined Heart of America Group in May 2026 as Vice President & Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for the company’s financial operations, including accounting, treasury and lender relationships, tax, budgeting and forecasting, and capital planning, along with oversight of risk management, and information technology. He also leads financial reporting, audit, and tax coordination, and partners with executive leadership to drive strategic initiatives, new project development, and overall organizational performance.

Mr. Netherton brings over two decades of financial leadership experience across private equity-backed platforms, multi-entity organizations, and complex operating environments. Before joining Heart of America Group, he served as Chief Financial Officer at Bernau Capital Partners.

Shane Netherton

Earlier in his career, Mr. Netherton served as Chief Financial Officer for Stine Seed Company and held senior finance leadership roles in higher education. He began his career in public accounting with BKD, LLP.

Mr. Netherton is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). He holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance from McPherson College and a Master of Business Administration from Emporia State University.

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Shane Netherton

Earlier in his career, Mr. Netherton served as Chief Financial Officer for Stine Seed Company and held senior finance leadership roles in higher education. He began his career in public accounting with BKD, LLP.

Mr. Netherton is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). He holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance from McPherson College and a Master of Business Administration from Emporia State University.

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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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