Emerson Drake - Heart Of America Group

Emerson Drake


Marketing Intern

Emerson Drake joined Heart of America Group in May 2026 as a Marketing Intern. She collaborates with the marketing team on social media strategy, content creation, photography, copywriting, graphic design coordination, and digital campaigns across Heart of America’s portfolio of hospitality brands. Her work focuses on creating engaging content, supporting brand initiatives, and enhancing each brand’s digital presence.

Emerson Drake

Emerson is pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Marketing at the University of Iowa and is expected to graduate in May 2027.

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Emerson Drake

Emerson is pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Marketing at the University of Iowa and is expected to graduate in May 2027.

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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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