Machine Shed Davenport - Heart Of America Group

Davenport

David Thompson

David Thompson

Chief Operating Executive
Start Date: 5/22/2023
Personal Highlights

When I am not at work, I am spending time with my family. I have a beautiful wife of 8 years and one son. They make everything possible for me, and they challenge me to be a better person every day. I wouldn’t be where I’m at today without their support. We like to cook out and relax on our patio, but most of all we enjoy traveling and seeing the world. I love to play golf as much as I can with my brothers and my dad. I enjoy playing several golf courses around the area!

Jeff Grunder

Senior Executive
Start Date: 5/1/1984

Matt Kaperka

Front-Of-House Executive
Start Date: 1/12/2011

David Jungjohann

Front-Of-House Executive
Start Date: 5/6/1996
Teresa Bailey

Teresa Bailey

Front-of-House Executive
Start Date: 11/4/2015
Personal Highlights

When I am not at work, I spend time with my wonderful husband and family. I also enjoy being active, helping others, foosball, and cars.

Mark Thompson

Mark Thompson

Executive Chef
Start Date: 5/22/2024
Personal Highlights:

In my free time, I enjoy playing golf, spending time with my family and friends, and watching sports.

Justin Royse

Executive Chef
Start Date: 11/6/2002
Bill Burk

Bill Burk

Back-Of-House Executive
Start Date: 3/8/2010
Personal Highlights

I enjoy spending time with friends and family, being outside and going to the single A ballgames around this area.

Ryan Keilman

Ryan Keilman

Back-Of-House Executive
Start Date: 9/2/2025
Personal Highlights

My hobbies include video games, traveling and irritating my fiancé. Thank you for this opportunity and I look forward to meeting the team!

Keith Chandler

Keith Chandler

Back-Of-House Executive
Start Date: 1989
Personal Highlights

I love spending time with my family when not working. and watching football. GO STEELERS.

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