Joe Spalding - Heart Of America Group

Joe Spalding


Vice President of Hotel Operations

Mr. Spalding joined Heart of America in 2005 as a Director for Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse in Des Moines. Mr. Spalding became Chief Operating Executive of Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse in 2007. In late 2011, Mr. Spalding became the Chief Operating Executive of the DoubleTree by Hilton in Des Moines, overseeing a multi-million-dollar renovation.

Joe Spalding

In 2013, Mr. Spalding was elected to the “Hilton Circle of Leadership” program, in addition to becoming the Brand Leader for Heart of America’s Hilton and Marriott properties. As of 2022, Mr. Spalding became Vice President of Operations.

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Joe Spalding

In 2013, Mr. Spalding was elected to the “Hilton Circle of Leadership” program, in addition to becoming the Brand Leader for Heart of America’s Hilton and Marriott properties. As of 2022, Mr. Spalding became Vice President of Operations.

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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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