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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.
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.
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!
Brian Terriquez
Managing Director
Fifth Avenue Syndicate
Start Date: September 1, 2023
Personal Highlights
When I’m not at work, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I also LOVE traveling and hope to visit Puerto Rico in the not too distant future. I am also probably the biggest Movie and Music Nerd on the planet. I have a rather extensive collection of physical media and believe there’s no feeling like discovering a gem. I also enjoy Video games, Reading and Writing.
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.
Amanda Spengler
Front-of-House Executive
Fifth Avenue Syndicate
Start Date: 4/1/2024
Personal Highlights
My greatest achievement to date is my amazing daughter. When I’m not at work I like to spend my time with family and friends. I enjoy photography and do it on the side as a hobby. I’m big into documentaries and love learning something new any chance I get. I enjoy the simple things in life and I’m excited to see where my path will go with Heart of America.
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.
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.