Olathe
Kristen Allen
Chief Operating Executive
Start Date: 7/23/2012
Personal Highlights
When I’m not working we enjoy outdoor activities, and you’ll generally find my children and I on a soccer field.
Doug Mezo
Front Of House Executive
The J Bar
Start Date: 6/5/2017
Personal Highlights
Chicago Bears, Cubs, Bulls, BlackHawks fan! Love Fantasy Football and fill in on beach volleyball and softball teams when I have the time. Traveling is an interest I would love to continue. New Orleans is next on the to-do list!
Kenny Ploof
Front Of House Executive
The J Bar
Start Date: 11/6/2017
Personal Highlights
When I am not at work, I am spending time with my family and friends. I have an 8-year-old son and a daughter. I am very passionate about my home projects and working on cars. I love any type of hands on project.
Casey Corbett
Back Of House Executive
The J Bar
Start Date: 8/16/2016
Personal Highlights
I received my first job in the hospitality industry as an 18 year old. I was as a line cook at a new Buffalo Wild Wings in Topeka, KS. After 3 years there, I took a job at Ruby Tuesdays and then helped to open a new Famous Dave’s BBQ. After about 5 years as a cook I decided to go to culinary school. As an apprentice I worked at Alvamar Country Club in Lawrence where I was required to work 6,000 hours with a certified chef. One thing I learned from opening restaurants, is that a lot of hard work, consistency and patience pays off as turnover can be a major issue. I am excited for the opportunity to work my way onto the management team for J Bar and Heart of America. Working with a chef such as Eric, is an opportunity that many will not have, and I am very thankful to be a part of something this exciting.
Lynn Bates
Director Of Sales
Start Date: 6/5/2017
Personal Highlights
When I am not at work, you can always find me hanging out with my two kids, husband and dogs. I also enjoy the outdoors, cooking and spending time with family and friends.
Katie Tiegreen
Sales Executive
Start Date: 8/28/2017
Personal Highlights
When I am not at work, I enjoy playing with my two sons, Malachi and Judaeah. Together we enjoy playing basketball and swimming! I am also in the process of starting a non-profit benefiting single mothers, which consumes a lot of my free time!
Madison Phillips
Sales Executive
Start Date: 11/16/2018
Personal Highlights
When I am not at work, I am spending time with family and friends. I have a passion for cooking and trying new recipes, as well as going out to new restaurants around KC. I love animals and enjoy spending time with my parent’s dogs, Baxter and Boomer. I like to travel, attend concerts, and watch Netflix.
Molly Macan
Sales
Start Date: 5/1/2017
Personal Highlights
When I am not working, I spend time with my family, boyfriend, and friends. I grew up playing sports competitively. Volleyball and softball were the two I excelled in. Although I don’t play them anymore, I continue to stay active in my daily life and particularly like to run. I enjoy cooking and am getting better at it each new Pinterest recipe I try! I love all sorts of music and can be found at a concert venue if an artist I like is in town. (I’m still bitter I missed the Rolling Stones concert last summer!)
Kay Lounmanivong
Front Desk Executive
Start Date: 1/1/2019
Personal Highlights
I first joined the service industry when I sixteen years old as a server. I was the Office Manager for AES Services LLC which is a Civil Engineering Company. I then began a career in hospitality at the Embassy Suites, Olathe as a front desk agent and found it to be a perfect match for me. After working the front desk, I became the Group Rooms Coordinator and learned the sales side of the hotel business. I am very excited to continue to grow as the Front Desk Executive. When I am not at work, I am spending time with my family and friends. I love traveling and finding new places to eat.
Tyler Hulse
Banquet Captain
The J Bar
Start Date: 2/1/2019
Personal Highlights
In my free time I enjoy spending as much time as I can with my friends and family. I also enjoy on working on home improvements on my house.
Matt Moss
Sou Chef – The J Bar
Start Date: 9/1/2015
Personal Highlights
Matt has been married to his wife Rita, since November 19th, 2005. They keep busy at home with their two active children, Sophia and Baron.
Eric Carter
Sou Chef – The J Bar
Start Date: 6/2/2016
Personal Highlights
I graduated from Southeast Community College- Lincoln with an Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts.
Personal Highlights: In my free time I enjoy being a father and husband to my wife Meggan and my two daughters Monroe and Emerson. We enjoy attending Sporting Kansas City soccer games and enjoying the outdoors as a family. I look forward to the exciting opportunities with Heart of America Group and specifically J Bar.
Luis Diaz
Executive Housekeeper
Start Date: 1/1/2019
Personal Highlights
When I am not at work, I am always rearranging my furniture at home and cleaning. I love having friends and family over, Specially my nieces and nephews. I love trying new things and making memories that will always make me smile when I am down.