May 22, 2007
Ruth's Chris Steak House Hires Cheryl Henry as the New VP of Corporate Affairs
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Ruth's Chris Steak House Hires Cheryl Henry as the New VP of Corporate Affairs
Heathrow, Fla., May 22, 2007 -- Ruth's Chris Steakhouse, Inc. (Nasdaq: RUTH) has announced that Cheryl Henry has been hired as the Vice President of Corporate Affairs and will begin June 4, 2007. Ms. Henry will assist the company in developing and managing strategy for government, community and public relations, as well as support business development initiatives domestically and as the company continues its worldwide expansion.
"As we secure and expand our leadership position in the fine dining segment and accelerate growth world-wide, we are excited to bring Cheryl to our dynamic team," said Craig Miller, CEO and President of Ruth's Chris Steak House. "She will play an important role in developing our business strategy and ensuring we effectively communicate with our investors, franchisee partners, and most importantly, our guests and the communities Ruth's Chris calls home."
Before joining the Ruth's Chris team, Cheryl was the Chief of Staff for the Mayor of Orlando where she advised the Mayor on policy issues and major projects including the planned $1.2 billion performing arts center, events center and stadium projects in downtown Orlando. Before working with the City of Orlando, Cheryl held the position of Vice President for Marketing Communication at Curley & Pynn, a strategic communications firm in Orlando serving major regional and national organizations. Her hospitality industry experience includes working with the National Basketball Association's NBA City restaurant brand, the Universal Orlando/Loews Hotel properties and the Nickelodeon Family Suites Hotel.
"Ruth's Chris is an exceptional brand and I look forward to returning to the hospitality industry with a company that has developed an outstanding reputation for quality," said Henry. "I also look forward to spearheading this new division and managing issues facing the restaurant industry, and Ruth's Chris specifically, nationally and internationally."
Cheryl received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Massachusetts, Lowell and her Master of Business Administration from the Crummer School of Business at Rollins College.
Cheryl's many accolades include being named one of Orlando's "Forty Under Forty" by Orlando Business Journal, an Addy Award and two citations from the American Advertising Federation's CAMP Chapter, and three Florida Public Relations Association Golden Image Awards.
About Ruth's Chris Steak House
Ruth's Chris Steak House, Inc. is the largest fine-dining company in the U.S., as measured by the total number of company-owned and franchise-owned restaurants, with 106 locations worldwide. Founded in New Orleans by Ruth Fertel in 1965, Ruth's Chris specializes in USDA Prime grade steaks served in Ruth's Chris signature fashion ... "sizzling."
To experience fine dining at its prime . . . just follow the sizzle to Ruth's Chris Steak House. For information, reservations, or to purchase gift cards, visit www.RuthsChris.com or call 1-800-544-0808.