Ruths Chris exec resigns; CEO taking over duties (at bizjournals.com)

The CEO of the company that bought 22 restaurants from Cameron Mitchell Restaurants LLC this year is taking on more responsibility only two months into his tenure. Heathrow, Fla.-based Ruth’s Hospitality Group Inc. on Monday announced the resignation of Geoffrey Stiles, the company’s executive vice president, chief operating officer and president of the Ruth’s Chris Steak House chain. Stiles left, the company said, to “pursue other opportunities.” Taking on the departed executive’s responsibilities will be CEO Michael O’Donnell, who replaced former Ruth’s Chris CEO Craig Miller. “I am pleased to be taking a... [read full story]