Jenny Drake - Heart Of America Group

Jenny Drake


Vice President &
Chief Legal Officer

Ms. Drake joined the Company in April, 2019 as General Counsel and is responsible for all legal matters of the Company, including contracts, development agreements, legal issues, and employment matters. She is also involved in all real estate and development activities, including site acquisition, entitlements, site plans, project development, municipal activities, and other real estate matters. Prior to joining the Company, Ms. Drake was a partner with the Whitfield & Eddy law firm in Des Moines, Iowa from 2016 – 2019, and was Associate General Counsel for Hubbell Realty Company from 2004 – 2016.

Ms. Drake received her Bachelor’s degree in World and American History from Drake University in 1998 and her Juris Doctor and Master of Public Administration degrees from Drake University in 2003. Ms. Drake is licensed to practice law in the State of Iowa and is a member of the Iowa Bar Association.

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Ms. Drake received her Bachelor’s degree in World and American History from Drake University in 1998 and her Juris Doctor and Master of Public Administration degrees from Drake University in 2003. Ms. Drake is licensed to practice law in the State of Iowa and is a member of the Iowa Bar Association.

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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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