New Tito's GM: Alicia Watkins

Alicia Main Watkins has been hired as the new general manager at Tito's Italian Grill and Wine Shop in The Resort Plaza Shops.

Watkins grew up in the restaurant business in Coeur d'Alene, where her family owned a group of IHOP restaurants. Her first job involved dishwashing and food prep.

She attended North Idaho College and Spokane Community College, where she studied culinary arts. Watkins worked for the Hagadone Hospitality Co. at age 15 in the kitchen at Dockside. She intended to become a chef, but found she liked the managerial side of the industry even better.

"I am excited to return to Hagadone Hospitality," she said. "There is a great team at Tito's and our new chef, Tim Heinig, is amazing."

Newly married, she enjoys playing with her two dogs and hiking.

Tito's Italian Grill and Wine Shop is open for lunch, dinner, drinks and wine shopping seven days a week, located at 210 E. Sherman Ave. in Coeur d'Alene. Call (866) 924-6949.

For more information, visit titoscda.com

Montgomery named executive VP

Nicole Montgomery has been promoted to executive vice president and CFO for Community 1st Bank in Post Falls. Montgomery was previously senior vice president and CFO and has been with the bank since 2011.

She graduated from Eastern Washington University with a bachelor's degree in professional accounting and finance and is a recent graduate of the Pacific Coast Banking School program through the University of Washington. Montgomery also holds a certified public accounting designation and was previously a senior manager with Moss Adams, LLP in Spokane.

Jolie joins Sunshine Minting

David Jolie is joining Sunshine Minting, Inc. as director of global operations.

Jolie will provide leadership across all operations to ensure order fulfillment while driving operational standards for safety, quality, delivery, cost and inventory.

He comes to SMI with more than 20 years of experience, having served most recently as division manager and manufacturing director, and previously as senior operations manager for Pyrotek, Inc. in its Spokane Valley and North Carolina facilities.

Jolie has expertise in establishing a common vision, articulating direction, and building motivated teams while maximizing the performance of sales, operations, engineering, product development, human resources and supply chain.

He received his bachelor's degree in industrial engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and a master's degree in business administration and finance from Strayer University, as well as being a Six Sigma Green Belt.

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