Holiday Inn & Suites East Peoria - Heart Of America Group

East Peoria

Kyle Seckler

Kyle Seckler

Chief Operating 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.

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.

Chris Edwards

Chris Edwards

Managing Director
Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse
Start Date: 7/1/2023
Personal Highlights

I have 3 children ranging from my son who is 23, and my 2 daughters who are 11 and 5. My free time is spent with them doing cool stuff like fishing, swimming, ball games, movies, and theme parks. I like to play golf and be outside as much as possible in the spring, summer, and fall. The largest fish I ever caught was a 36 lbs. Flathead and that beast came out of the Ohio river and was chasing a Chicken Nugget from Mc D’s. True story. It’s great to be back at HOA JIS-EP.

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.

Jake King

Jacob King

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

When I’m not at work I like spending my free time with family and friends. I spend as much time as I can with my fiancé Courtney and our puppy Bandit. I enjoy reading and playing both video and board games as well as listening to music and podcasts. I try to go see live shows when possible.

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.

Carolyn Osment

Carolyn Osment

Executive Housekeeper
Start Date: 2/12/2024
Personal Highlights

When I am off I am talking to my family back in NC a lot! Especially my grans! I am very family oriented. My favorite place is the beach or the lake. I love being outside and getting some sun!

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!

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