HIS Lake Elmo - Heart Of America Group
Holiday Inn & Suites

Lake Elmo

Alex Eder

Alex Eder

Chief Operating Executive
Start Date: 2/1/2025
Personal Highlights

I love living at my beach house on the St. Croix River, where I spend as much time as possible outdoors with my fiancée, Jordan, and our Border Terrier, Sherlock. Whether it’s kayaking, paddleboarding, biking, or simply relaxing in a hammock or on the sand with a good book or music, I always enjoy making the most of river life. (Fun fact: I’m a 4th-generation Knight of Columbus and was knighted by my father when I was 18.)

Katie Kellogg

Katie Kellogg

Operations Executive
Start Date: 6/2/2025
Personal Highlights

Outside of work, I enjoy staying active and exploring in nature with my chocolate lab, Freddie. I won’t turn down a local ice cream shop and am always up for sushi! I have three nieces who I adore; Harlow, Harper and Brecken. I look forward to exploring all of the Minnesota State Parks!

Paul Wickstrom

Paul Wickstrom

Front Desk Executive
Start Date: 9/1/2021
Personal Highlights

Paul will be celebrating his 13-year anniversary to his wife Meghan in September and shares his home in West St. Paul with Her and there two dog’s Emmy and Stella.

Kamryn Arndt

Kamryn Arndt

Catering Executive
Start Date: 1/16/2023
Personal Highlights

When I’m not at work I like to spend my free time getting outside as much as possible! I have a puppy who is 4 years old and loves to go on hikes and all sorts of adventures with me. I also really enjoy hammocking- Minnesota is a beautiful state and has some really cool spots to explore! But also love just relaxing on the couch and watching movies or new TV shows. Family and friends are very important to me, so as much family/friend time means everything to me.

Christopher Reid

Christopher Reid

Catering Sales Executive
Start Date: 6/16/2024
Personal Highlights

When away from work, you are most likely to find me on my couch playing video games, or out in my backyard playing with our dog while the grill is cooking dinner. My wife and I also love to catch as many Twins and Timberwolves games as we can.

Charles Barbee

Charles Barbee

Maintenance Executive
Start Date: 7/15/2022
Personal Highlights

When I am not at work, I am spending time with my family and kayaking on the lake.

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