Gramma's Kitchen Walcott - Heart Of America Group

Walcott

Nikki Sorgenfrey

Nikki Sorgenfrey

Chief Operating Executive
Start Date: 12/16/2022
Personal Highlights

I enjoy spending time with my two sons that are 21 and 22 years old. My youngest son is a Senior at University of Iowa majoring in Civic engineering and my oldest son graduated from college in 2021 and is a farm manager. My family enjoys hiking, camping and fishing. I enjoy riding my bike and reading as well

Jordyn Ostrand

Jordyn Ostrand

Front-of-House Executive
Start Date: 1/16/2023
Personal Highlights

I enjoy spending time with my two sons that are 20 and 21 years old. My youngest son is a juniIn my off time I like to spend time with my friends and family. My dog is my baby and I’ll be honest I’m the girl that’s distracted by dogs more than anything! I also like to spend time playing basketball with my niece.

Rob Estes

Rob Estes

Executive Chef
Start Date: 5/16/1997
Nicole Quandt

Nicole Quandt

Back-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.

Sam Ballard

Sam Ballard

Back-of-House Executive
Start Date: 10/18/2023
Personal Highlights

When I’m not working I enjoy spending time with my son and going fishing.

Joe Burns

Joe Burns

Maintenance Executive QC Restaurants
Start Date: 10/2/2023
Personal Highlights

I spend my free time with my two daughters and my two cats. I’m an avid baker and woodworker. I’m a jogger and in the next year I’m hoping to add weights to my routine.

Todd Herring

Todd Herring

Maintenance Executive
Start Date: 1/29/2024
Personal Highlights

In my spare time I enjoy doing anything outdoors: hunting, fishing, camping, canoeing, etc. I have a son and a daughter. Family life is very fast paced and I enjoy
spending as much time as possible with my family.

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