Thunder Bay Grille Rockford - Heart Of America Group

Rockford

Katlyn Johnson

Katlyn Johnson

Managing Director
Start Date: 8/17/2006
Personal Highlights

When I am not at work, I spend all of my time with my 12-year-old son, Brayden. We enjoy traveling and discovering new places when at all possible. I am also the proud dog mom of an 80-pound Black Lab named Jackson.

Valentin Martinez

Valentin Martinez

Culinary Maestro
Start Date: 9/10/2008
Personal Highlights

In my spare time, I enjoy working on my trucks and spending time with Family. I have five Chihuahuas that keep me busy and a son that is getting ready to graduate high school.

Catherine Mastrodonato

Catherine Mastrodonato

Assistant Director
Start Date: 2/1/2024
Personal Highlights

When I am not serving others, I enjoy serving God and my family of 7. My husband Jeremy and our 5 children enjoy being outside and staying active. We volunteer at church and in our schools as much as we can. We like to be a part of a team and help grow in our community and relationships. I love to throw parties for my children and our family. I love to organize and see things with a new perspective. I enjoy the journey of life and the family I have at home and at TBG of Rockford.

Simon Flores

Simon Flores

Culinary Conductor
Start Date: 7/16/2021
Personal Highlights

When I have free time I like to dedicate it to my family. We like to go outside and enjoy different places. I also like to dance, so when I have some free time I go out and dance with my wife.

Doug Anderson

Maintenance Executive
Start Date: 11/1/1986

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