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Jennifer Humphreys
Managing Director
Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse
Start Date: 4/1/2021
Personal Highlights
I love spending time with my family, When I’m not working, I’m off visiting a family member. I also love to cook, read, travel and go to movies. I will be looking forward to getting to know the West Des Moines area exploring the restaurants and shopping, it looks like it’s a great place to live.
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Alex Conlon
Director
Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse
Start Date: 3/1/2017
Personal Highlights
I joined the service industry in 2011 when I moved back to Des Moines working at Cabaret West Glen. I mostly enjoyed being able to work at a place that gave me the opportunity to meet so many people and help create an atmosphere that people always wanted to be around. I enjoyed it so much that I worked there for the past 6 years. When I am not at work I am spending time with family and friends. I love to eat out and experience new restaurants around the town. In my spare time I enjoy traveling as much as possible and watching or attending as many sporting events as I can my favorite being baseball.
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Rico Fortier
Assistant Director
Start Date: 12/14/2023
Personal Highlights
Outside of work I love spending time with family, playing games, and cooking. I have been very disciplined in the gym for most of my life and I don’t plan on abandoning that passion any time soon.
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Zach Gerlach
Assistant Director
Start Date: 8/1/2023
Personal Highlights
In my free time I enjoy spending time with my friends and family. I am an avid football fan and enjoy watching Iowa State and the Dallas Cowboys play in the fall. I also enjoy going to the gym and checking out different restaurants in the Des Moines area.
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Joel Ashcraft
Culinary Maestro
Start Date: 3/14/2023
Personal Highlights
Outside of work life I enjoy time with friends and family, reading, music, and film. I am passionate about furthering my education and striving to lead a healthy lifestyle.