Thunder Bay Grille Pewaukee - Heart Of America Group

Pewaukee

Laura Michel

Managing Director
Start Date: 10/22/2018
Personal Highlights

I began working in restaurant and customer service when I was 15. I held a few supervisor positions along the way and after college, I was offered a salaried management position. The hours are long and lots of weekends are lost, but I couldn’t imagine doing anything else.

I met my husband, Brian, in college; we now have a beautiful little boy, Brandon. Before Brandon, I was a cat mom to Emmett and Emma. Who are content to stay home when the boys and I go hiking, camping, and swimming in warmer weather. We spend a lot of time with family all year round.

Bryan Kendziora

Bryan Kendziora

Director
Start Date: 1/7/2025
Personal Highlights

When not at work I do enjoy a numerous hobbies. Of course cooking and family gatherings are my favorite to entertain. I’m a collector of sports cards and vinyl records. Also I enjoy drawing and writing songs I perform.

Jake Hudson

Jake Hudson

Assistant Director
Start Date: 11/16/2023
Personal Highlights

When I am not at work, I am spending time traveling around visiting friends and family. I love going up north to the great outdoors and enjoying the beauty that it is. I am an avid swimmer and during the summer spend most of my days in the water.

Jazmyne Price

Jazmyne Price

Assistant Director
Start Date: 10/1/2024
Personal Highlights

I love spending time with my husband, Bill, our dog Penny and our adorable two-and-a-half-year-old son, Timmy. We love exploring with him everything we have to offer around us: museums, dog parks and zoos. If I’m not busy with my son you can find me cooking, cleaning or enjoying a weekly movie night with Bill.

Brandon Nelson

Brandon Nelson

Culinary Maestro
Start Date: 2/24/2022
Personal Highlights

In my free time I enjoy playing games with friends and playing my instruments. A couple years ago I had gotten back into golf. When the weather is nice you can probably find me on one of the many amazing courses Wisconsin has to offer.

Hugo Gonzalez

Hugo (Noe) Gonzalez

Culinary Conductor
Start Date: 5/1/2024
Personal Highlights

When I’m not at work, I like to spend time with my family, We go to the park and play soccer. When possible, we like to grill out and cook, I love to travel, I love nature as well as music.

Michael Tapia

Michael Tapia

Culinary Conductor
Start Date: 9/19/24
Personal Highlights

Recently married, when I’m not at work I’m very introverted and love to spend my time with my wife and kids. Love cooking from scratch at home, teaching my kids. Love Handball and soccer. I do like spending some time camping , riding my speed bike down empty roads or trails. Occasionally take my family to the lake and enjoy the day.

Travis Turow

Travis Turow

Maintenance Executive
Start Date: 4/1/2024
Personal Highlights

I enjoy spending time with my family and our two goofy golden doodles, going to our lake cottage, and hunting and fishing every chance I get.

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, The Republic on Grand, Hotel Renovo, Wildwood Lodge, Thunder Bay Grille, and The J Bar. We pride ourselves in 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