A.C. Moore appoints acting CEO

Berlin, N.J. A.C. Moore Arts & Crafts announced the appointment of Joseph A. Jeffries as acting CEO effective March 31. He will also continue to serve as COO of the company.

Jeffries succeeds Rick A. Lepley, who is retiring effective March 31. Lepley will continue to consult to the company over the next year.

A.C. Moore said it will conduct an internal and external search for a permanent CEO.