Movers and Shakers

Russler joins Mountain West Bank as assistant relationship manager

Seth Russler has joined Mountain West Bank as a level-two assistant relationship manager at its Coeur d’Alene commercial lending center on Ironwood Drive.

Russler was previously employed as a portfolio manager and brings 19 years of retail and commercial banking experience to his new role.

“Seth brings to the team a focus on relationship management and finding solutions for our customers.” Trevor Young, Mountain West Bank vice president and commercial lending manager, said. “We’re thrilled Seth chose Mountain West Bank as his new home.”

Raised in southern Indiana, Russler earned his business degree in finance from the University of Kentucky. He has lived in the Coeur d’Alene area for 18 years. Russler previously served as treasurer for Coeur Group and Inland Northwest Association for Financial Professionals.

The Coeur d’Alene Resort Golf Course Hires New Executive Chef

The Coeur d’Alene Resort Golf Course welcomed Jack Martin as the new executive chef of The Floating Green Restaurant. Martin is a talented chef with more than 20 years of experience. His new responsibilities include preparing meals, maintaining a high caliber of quality and leading The Floating Green Restaurant team to provide an exquisite dining experience.

“It’s an honor to lead this seasoned team. I’m looking forward to growing and improving our menu, as well as continuing to cook up great experiences for our golfing community,” Martin said.

Martin grew up in Florida and worked at several Fort Lauderdale resorts. At the age of 19, he ran his first restaurant, Nick’s Italian Kitchen.

In 1995, he moved to Coeur d’Alene and began working within two days at Dockside as a line cook. He was promoted to sous chef within six weeks. Later, he was promoted to executive chef at Tito’s Italian Restaurant and oversaw both front and back-of-house operations, and following that, he spent more than 10 years as a marketing associate at Sysco.

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