Gramma's Kitchen Walcott - Heart Of America Group

Walcott

Tara Elkins

Tara Elkins

Chief Operating Executive
Start Date: 12/5/2024
Personal Highlights

Family, friends, live music, appreciating the good things life has to offer and eating great food while building a career.

Nicole Quandt

Nicole Quandt

Front-of-House Executive
Start Date: 9/1/2023
Personal Highlights

I am the mother of 4 children, 3 girls and 1 boy. In my off time I enjoy kayaking, tubing, camping, and fishing. I enjoy reading books and watching documentaries.

Sarah DeDecker

Sarah DeDecker

Front-of-House Executive
Start Date: 1/6/2025
Personal Highlights

When I am not at work I enjoy cooking, gardening and relaxing at home with my puppy!

Rob Estes

Rob Estes

Executive Chef
Start Date: 5/16/1997
Bob Martin

Bob Martin

Back-Of-House Executive
Start Date: 5/1/2018
Personal Highlights

On my off time from work, I love hanging out with my family and friends. I love hosting cookouts at my house for the love of cooking, I use fresh ingredients every day I cook at home. I am also big into the gaming world and love to travel when I am able.

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, The Republic on Grand, Hotel Renovo, Wildwood Lodge, Thunder Bay Grille, and The J Bar. We pride ourselves in 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