Machine Shed Appleton - Heart Of America Group

Appleton

Robert Wall

Chief Operating Executive
Start Date: 3/5/2010
Personal Highlights

On my off time, I enjoy spending time with my husband, sipping cocktails next to our pool. I also have a small obsession when it comes to flower planters. I know I have at least 35 in my garage just waiting to be planted for when spring comes. I have three step kids and 2 little pups that keep me busy.

Les Wilkum

Les Wilkum

Front-Of-House Executive
Start Date: 7/1/2024
Personal Highlights

I’ve been married for 17 years and blessed with four adopted children. We have two dogs that get the benefit of most of our time. When I’m not with them I’m most likely out enjoying a round of golf or sitting listening to a ballgame on the radio. We love to travel, see concerts and sporting events. We have a goal of seeing every National Park.

Noah Folks

Noah Folks

Front-Of-House Executive
Start Date: 9/1/2024
Personal Highlights

When I am not at work, I am spending time with family and friends. I love to cook and spend time on the water. I spend the summers fishing and tubing and in the winter I like to spend my free time skiing.

Phillip Gustafson

Executive Chef
Start Date: 6/1/1985
Jesus Martinez

Jesus Martinez

Back-Of-House Executive
Start Date: 12/10/2024
Personal Highlights

I’ve come to realize that every one of us needs “me” time (as in taking care of yourself). So on my time off from work duties I like to game, I’m also a car enthusiast, I’m an owner of 3 beautiful cats. I’m very excited to start this new path with Machine Shed! Thank you for the opportunity.

About Heart Of America

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, Burger Shed, The Republic on Grand, Fifth Avenue Syndicate, Thunder Bay Grille, The J Bar, Hotel Renovo, Revel Hotel, The Rewind Hotel, The Axis Hotel, and Wildwood Lodge. We pride ourselves on 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