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![Nick-holke Nick Holke](https://heartofamericagroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Nick-holke.jpg)
Nick Holke
Chief Operating Executive
Start Date: 8/10/2022
Personal Highlights
I have been Blessed with two wonderful women in my life. My late wife Debbie and wife Jacque. We have raised 5 children, Katie, Lauren, Sara, Nate and Hunter. I was recently blessed with a grandchild Emrys. I spend my free time watching my son’s soccer games (St. Ambrose) and spending time with my large family.
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Tammy Kranz
Assistant Chief Operating Executive
The Axis
Start Date: 9/12/2022
Personal Highlights
When I’m not at work I am spending time with my family and watching, playing, or performing music. My husband is an audio engineer and musician so it’s not hard to find local music to take in. I also love to read and to garden.
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Alysia Gehn
Sales Executive
Start Date: 8/26/2019
Peronsal Highlights
When I am not at work, I am spending time with good friends and my studly chihuahua, Marty. He joins me on road trips down to Nashville, Carolinas, as well as visiting my parents in southern Florida. I enjoy Cubs games as well!
![JacobSwitzer-SYN-MD Jacob Switzer](https://heartofamericagroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/JacobSwitzer-SYN-MD.jpg)
Jacob Switzer
Managing Director
Fifth Avenue Syndicate
Start Date: 6/3/2024
Personal Highlights:
I love fishing and hiking with my family in my off time. I also enjoy long boarding and creating menus for my people to enjoy. I hope to have a lot of land with an amazing backyard to stay in my family’s legacy.
![RickStambaugh-SYN-BOH Rick Stambaugh](https://heartofamericagroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/RickStambaugh-SYN-BOH.jpg)
Rick Stambaugh
Executive Chef
Fifth Avenue Syndicate
Start Date: 8/1/2023
Personal Highlights:
When I am not at work I enjoy spending as much time with my family as possible. My hobbies include fishing and woodworking. I have a passion for coming up with new recipes and making them for my family. I enjoy cooking for the holidays for the family. For the Christmas holidays I enjoy making chocolate and fudge.
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Xavier Kelly
Back-of-House Executive
Fifth Avenue Syndicate
Start Date: 5/1/2024
Personal Highlights
When I’m not at work I like to cut my grass and make sure my yard is clean . My father has been a landscaper for 24 years and I have always enjoyed being outdoors. Taking my children to the park and playing basketball with my family. I come from a family of ten. I’m the second oldest so I love to get together with my siblings and have a great time.
![Latasha-White Latasha White](https://heartofamericagroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Latasha-White.jpg)
Latasha White
Executive Housekeeper
Start Date: 9/26/2014
Personal Highlights
I love hanging out with my family. I enjoy spending time with my 2 grandsons.
![JoeBurns-QC-MaintExec Joe Burns](https://heartofamericagroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/JoeBurns-QC-MaintExec.jpeg)
Joe Burns
Maintenance Executive QC Restaurants
Start Date: 10/2/2023
Personal Highlights
I spend my free time with my two daughters and my two cats. I’m an avid baker and woodworker. I’m a jogger and in the next year I’m hoping to add weights to my routine.