Holiday Inn & Suites East Peoria - Heart Of America Group

East Peoria

Danielle Kuhns

Danielle Kuhns

Assistant Chief Operating Executive
Start Date: 4/2/2024
Personal Highlights

Outside of work, I love to spend time with my two children who are 20 and 15 as well as my adorable grandson, who is a year and a half. I love to read and listen to music as well as almost anything outdoors, especially fishing.

Kim Vahlsing

Kim Vahlsing

Director of Sales
Start Date: 6/3/2024
Personal Highlights

I moved to East Peoria, IL from the state of Washington to be closer to my son, daughter-in-law, and four grandsons. When I am not at work, you will find me attending the two eldest grandsons’ after-school functions and spending as much time with them as possible. I also enjoy spending time in nature, volunteering, church-related activities, and working hands-on renovating my home.

Kyle Seckler

Kyle Seckler

Catering Sales Executive
Start Date: 12/19/2011
Personal Highlights

My wife and I were blessed to have a beautiful baby girl 2.5 months ago. She is keeping us pretty busy right now, as you can imagine.

Molly Bradle

Molly Bradle

Managing Director
Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse
Start Date: 8/1/2024
Personal Highlights

When I am not at work, I love spending time with my 13-year-old daughter Charley Mae. I am a huge foodie, so I love going out to eat. I love gardening and taking care of all of my plants. In the summer you can find me on the golf course or at the pool. In the winter I love reading and playing fantasy football against my girl’s golf group. I am hugely competitive. Go Chiefs!

Paige Manzi

Paige Manzi

Assistant Director
Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse
Start Date: 3/6/2024
Personal Highlights

In my free time I love to travel and find new experiences! As a published author, when not traveling I spend time working on my writing to expand my publications. I also enjoy having bonfires and enjoying the company of friends and family.

Kari Whiteman

Kari Whiteman

Assistant Director
Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse
Start Date: 11/25/2024
Personal Highlights

I really enjoy working. My children are now young adults and when there is time, we relax with a night out for a family dinner. They are the best parts of me. I love attending concerts with my sisters. I love to dance, it’s good for the soul! My parents are very important people in my life. I choose to see the good in others and stay positive even when life gets hard.

Jake King

Jake King

Culinary Maestro
Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse
Start Date: 8/16/2021
Personal Highlights

I like spending my free time with family and friends while not working, especially spending as much time with my wife Courtney as possible. I enjoy reading books and playing games of all kinds, especially board games.

David Gunnell

David Gunnell

Culinary Conductor
Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse
Start Date: 5/28/2024
Personal Highlights

I am a dog dad to Dash, a corgi. I love being outdoors in the sunshine and cooking for my friends and family. I enjoy the beach, and doing anything outside, near the water.

Joe Johnson

Joe Johnson

Maintenance Executive
Start Date: 7/1/2024
Personal Highlights

My wife and I have 2 boys. Kyler and Kade Johnson are 12 and 2 years old. We spend most of our time outdoors hiking, biking, swimming, fishing or anything to do with parks. We recently took a trip to Garden of the Gods in Colorado and plan on doing a Florida beach trip soon!

Stacy White

Stacy White

Executive Housekeeper
Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse
Start Date: 12/1/2024
Personal Highlights

I am a mom of 3 girls and a grandma to 4 boys and 2 girls. Most of my free time is dedicated to my grandbabies and my teenage daughter.

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