WHERE LEADERSHIP MEETS LEGACY:
MEET DEANN
A Lifetime with Rube’s​​
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Growing up in Montour, Iowa, Deann’s journey with Rube’s started early. At 14 years old, she took her first job working for Rube’s founder, Glen Rubenbauer, washing dishes. Over the years, she worked her way up—host, bartender, and now COO—playing a key role in shaping the restaurant’s legacy.
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After high school, Deann attended the University of Northern Iowa, earning a double major in Elementary Education and Health Education. Her path took her to Boston for student teaching, but life soon brought her back home to Iowa. In 2002, pregnant with her second child, she returned to Rube’s—and she’s been an integral part of the team ever since.
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Now, alongside owners Matt and Michele Anderson, Deann helps lead Rube’s with the same passion and commitment that’s defined her career.
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Why Deann Loves Rube’s​
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“There’s a unique spirit at Rube’s that I haven’t found anywhere else. We’ve built a culture on passion, consistency, adaptability, innovation, excellence, efficiency, respect, love, and nurturing. It’s not just a restaurant—it’s a family, both for our team and our guests.”
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People are Deann’s passion—whether it’s ensuring guests feel welcome or supporting the team’s growth. That’s what makes Rube’s the perfect place for her.
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Deann's TOP PICK​
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“I simply can’t choose. Every time I eat at Rube’s, I walk away thinking, ‘Damn, we have amazing food!’ EVERY. SINGLE. TIME.”
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Beyond the Restaurant​
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Deann loves decorating her home, reading, and watching cooking shows—which may explain why Rube’s consistently delivers unforgettable meals!