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Justin Shoener

Justin
Shoener

Restaurant Operations

Justin Shoener helps guide operations across The Indigo Road Hospitality Group, fostering collaboration, consistency, and care in every restaurant and hotel. With a deep respect for people and process, he focuses on building strong teams, thoughtful systems, and the kind of culture that allows hospitality to thrive.

Known for his steady leadership and hands-on approach, Justin works closely with teams to elevate the guest experience while keeping authenticity at the heart of every decision. His approach balances precision with warmth—ensuring that operational excellence never comes at the expense of genuine connection.

At The Indigo Road Hospitality Group, Justin is a driving force behind the continued growth and integrity of the company’s diverse family of concepts, helping each location stay true to its roots while delivering hospitality that feels both intentional and heartfelt.

When not in the restaurants, Justin enjoys making his own memories with his wife and two kids. A native of Madison, Wisconsin, he is a huge Green Bay Packers fan and enjoys ice hockey.

LEADERSHIP TEAM

STEVE
PALMER

Founder

Jennifer
Dailey

Accounting

Katharine Ames
KATHARINE
AMES

PR & Marketing

Jennifer Krapp
JENNIFER
KRAPP

Restaurant Operations

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CHRIS
AMATO

Culture

Travis Kirkley Holding A Fish
TRAVIS
KIrKLEY

Arkansas Culinary

Josh Begley on the beach
Josh
Begley

Italian Culinary

Jeremiah
Bacon

Chef and Culinary Purchasing

Kimball
brienza

O-Ku Operations

Christa
Polinksy

Events & Catering

Cullen
Wyatt

Restaurant Development

Photo of Anne White
ANNE
WHITE

Pastry

Hannah Wilson
Hannah
Wilson

Executive Assistant

Gabriel Perez
Matt
Weinstein

Lodging Culinary

Samy
Eltoukhy

Finance

Vonda
Freeman

Beverage

Katharine Ames
SAM
TROTTER

Digital

Justin Shoener
Justin
Shoener

Restaurant Operations

Gabriel Perez
Gabriel
Perez

Lodging Operations

Chef Masa Photo
MASA
HAMAYA

Japanese Culinary

Travis Kirkley Holding A Fish
Joe
Bee

Restaurant Operations