Diverse development background includes experience in restaurants and retail.

Kona Grill, Inc. (NASDAQ:KONA), an American grill and sushi bar, appointed Marci Rude to the position of vice president of development.

Rude brings to Kona Grill more than 20 years of commercial development experience, including serving as director of real estate for Petsmart and vice president of development for P.F. Chang's China Bistro. Rude also previously served as national director of real estate for Sonic Industries, senior leasing manager at GAP, and national director of real estate for Canyon Café.