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East Peoria
![Kyle-Seckler Kyle Seckler](https://heartofamericagroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Kyle-Seckler.jpg)
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.
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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.
![KimVahlsing-HISEP-Sales Kim Vahlsing](https://heartofamericagroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/KimVahlsing-HISEP-Sales.jpg)
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.
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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.
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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 Jake King](https://heartofamericagroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Jake-King.jpg)
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.
![DavidGunnell-JISEP-BOH David Gunnell](https://heartofamericagroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DavidGunnell-JISEP-BOH.jpg)
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.
![CarolynOsment-HISEP Carolyn Osment](https://heartofamericagroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/CarolynOsment-HISEP.jpg)
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!
![JoeJohnson-Maint-HISEP Joe Johnson](https://heartofamericagroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/JoeJohnson-Maint-HISEP.png)
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!