Chris Whalen - Heart Of America Group

Chris Whalen


President Of Development
owner/operator of Hyper Energy Bar
owner/operator of Tommy’s Car Washes

Mr. Whalen joined Heart of America Group in 2015 as Director of Real Estate. Before joining Heart of America Group, he was a Director/Broker for Interra Realty of Chicago, concentrating on multi-family housing brokerage and retail leasing.

Chris Whalen

Mr. Whalen received his bachelor’s degree in entrepreneurship and finance from Drake University in 2011.

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Chris Whalen

Mr. Whalen received his bachelor’s degree in entrepreneurship and finance from Drake University in 2011.

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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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