Ruth’s Hospitality Group, Inc. announced that Marie L. Perry has been appointed to serve as an independent member of the board of directors effective immediately. With her appointment, the board will be comprised of eight members, six of whom are independent. Ms. Perry will stand for election by vote of the shareholders at the company’s next annual meeting. Ms. Perry is Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer of Jamba, Inc. She has served in this role since August 2016 and served as Jamba Juice’s Executive Vice President, Finance, from May 2016 to August 2016.