Management Team
Michael P. O’Donnell,
President & Chief Executive Officer
Michael P. O’Donnell is currently President & CEO of Ruth’s Hospitality Group, Inc., where he is responsible for the overall strategic and operational direction of the company.
O'Donnell has previously served as the Chief Executive Officer, President and Chairman of the Board of Champps Entertainment, Inc. and as President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Sbarro, Inc.
Prior to that, Mr. O'Donnell held the position of President and Chief Executive Officer of New Business at Outback Steakhouse, Inc.
In addition to the board of Ruth's Hospitality Group, Inc., he also serves on the boards of Cosi, Inc., Sbarro, Inc. and Logan's Roadhouse, Inc.
Arne G. Haak,
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Arne Haak joined Ruth’s Hospitality in 2011 as Chief Financial Officer. In this role, Arne directs and provides hands-on leadership in the areas of finance, accounting, planning and analysis, investor relations, supply chain, information technology, and legal and compliance matters.
Arne has over 20 years of senior level finance and planning experience, most recently serving as the Chief Financial Officer of AirTran Airways, which was acquired by Southwest Airlines in 2011.
Arne has earned his B.S. degree from the Pennsylvania State University and his MBA from the University of Maryland, College Park. He and his wife have three children.
Kevin Toomy,
President and Chief Operating Officer, Ruth's Chris Steak House
Mr. Toomy brings more than thirty years of operations experience and successful leadership to Ruth's Hospitality Group. He started his career serving as a General Manager for Steak & Ale, Corporation, and shortly thereafter, joined two former Steak & Ale executives to grow the now nationwide Houston's restaurant brand. He has acquired a unique mix of owner, operator, and franchisee experience. Kevin has also been a Joint Venture Partner for the well respected Roy's and Outback Steakhouse brands and, prior to joining the Company, served most recently as Owner and President of the award winning Goldcoast Seafood Grill in South Florida. He joined the Company as Vice President of Special Projects in September 2008.
Sam Tancredi,
President & Chief Operating Officer, Mitchell's Fish Market
Mr. Tancredi brings more than thirty years of restaurant operations experience to Mitchell's Fish Market, including five years as President, Franchisee and Development Partner of nine Bonefish Grills. He began his career in the hospitality industry serving as General Manager and Western Regional Training Manager for The Magic Pan concept in Boston, MA. He also served as a Regional Vice President and Vice President for New Concepts of Louisville, KY based Chi Chi's. Prior to that, Mr. Tancredi spent twelve years in leadership roles at Outback Steakhouse, Inc., initially as a Joint Venture Partner, followed by service as President of Outback Catering. Most recently, Mr. Tancredi was a Franchisee and Chief Operating Officer of six Paradise Bakery & Cafes in Indianapolis, IN.