East Peoria
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.