Thunder Bay Grille Rockford - Heart Of America Group

Rockford

Lily Criswell

Lily Criswell

Managing Director
Start Date: 5/26/2026
Personal Highlights

As I mentioned before, I have three children. Ella (22) Aeva (20) and Conlan (18) I also have one grandchild, Maya who just turned 3 and has a sibling on the way. When Ella asked what I would like to be called (Nana, grandma, meemaw) my childhood obsession and dream of living in the Wizard of Oz popped into my head. So what started as mostly a joke, has resulted in Maya calling me Glinda as well as several hours spent with my local seamstress to create a very fancy dress (photo included, of course)

The kids are often at my house (scrounging for snacks, petting cats, etc.) I spend most of my free time with them or with my mom.

I also love to read, garden and travel.

Jonah Greene

Jonah Greene

Assistant Director
Start Date: 8/16/2025
Personal Highlights

I am a hobby guy! It is easy for me to become intensely interested in new hobbies. However, there are a few pursuits that have remained with me over the years. I love to read, and I am a passionate cyclist and hiker. Being outside is what keeps me sane.

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.

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

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