Craig Miller (CEO)

Craig Miller is a former CEO of Ruth's Chris Steak House. He ran an unsuccessful campaign as a 2010 candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives. He also was a candidate in the 2012 U.S. Senate elections to be a senator representing Florida.[1] On January 12, 2012, Miller's candidacy was endorsed by Herman Cain. During this time, Miller also endorsed Cain's 9–9–9 Plan.[2]

Craig Miller.

Education

Miller graduated from Rockledge High School in 1967.[3] He holds a business degree from the University of Central Florida.[3]

Career

Miller served in the Air Force as a pilot.[1][4]

In 1984, Miller joined Pizzeria Uno and became president of the company in 1986.[3] In 1996, Miller became CEO of Uno Restaurant Corp.[5] Miller left Uno in 2001.[5]

In March 2004, be became CEO of Ruth's Chris Steak House.[4][6] Miller was let go from Ruth's Christ in 2008 when the company was struggling financially.[4]

In 2010, Miller ran in the Republican primary for an Orlando-area congressional seat.[5] In July 2011, Miller announced his candidacy for the Florida Senate race to replace Bill Nelson.[1]

References
  1. "Republican Businessman Enters Florida Senate Primary". Roll Call. Retrieved 2020-11-24.
  2. Powers, Scott. "Craig Miller, Herman Cain unite behind 9-9-9 plan". The Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved 2020-11-24.
  3. "ROCKLEDGE". Orlando Sentinel. 7 December 1986. Retrieved 2020-11-24.
  4. "Former Ruth's Chris CEO Craig Miller to run for Senate". Reuters. 2011-07-12. Retrieved 2020-11-24.
  5. Bowers, Becky (20 July 2011). "FORMER RUTH'S CHRIS CEO CRAIG MILLER SAYS HE 'CREATED OVER 40,000 JOBS'". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved 2020-11-24.
  6. Chediak, Mark (25 April 2008). "Ruth's Chris CEO ousted: 'I'm shocked'". OrlandoSentinel.com. Retrieved 2020-11-24.


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