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Central Florida Players - June 2008

» The board of Lake Mary-based Ruth’s Chris Steak House fired Chairman and CEO Craig Miller, citing the company’s falling stock price.

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» Lockheed Martin has named Sondra Barbour chief information officer and vice president of enterprise services. She replaces Joseph Cleveland, who retired.

» Famed Altamonte Springs aviator Joe Kittinger has been honored with a lifetime achievement award from the Smithsonian Institution’s National Air and Space Museum, joining John Glenn and Neil Armstrong.

» Paul Ashley, president of Smart City Networks, announced his retirement from the 330-employee company effective July 1.

» Cathy Weeden, senior vice president and general manager for FSN Florida and Sun Sports, has been named 2008-09 president of non-profit organization Florida Citrus Sports.