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Classic Concepts Names Marci Jones COO

January 24, 2014  by in Executive Changes, Industry   

In addition, John Moody has come on board as senior vice president of sales. 

Jones' new position rounds out the executive management team at Classic Concepts, Los Angeles. She reports to Harpal Singh, CEO.
 
“We are very excited to welcome Marci to the team,” Singh said. “Given our current growth in our divisions, Classic Home & Villa Home Collection, and our outlook for the next five years, I'm very confident of the important role Marci will play as we manage and focus our operations.”
 
Prior to joining Classic Concepts, Jones was at hospitality and high-end custom furniture manufacturer Beverly Furniture, where she was vice president of operations. Before her tenure at Beverly Furniture, she was executive vice president of Boyd Furniture, a top 100 contract/residential case-goods manufacturer. She started at Boyd in 1983 and rose to become executive vice president in 1996, serving in that role until the company closed its doors in 2003.
 
“I am very excited to be here,” Jones said. “I have been aware of Classic’s presence in the industry for some time. The company has an amazing product line where you can always find those unique interest items and collections for your store. As I have watched line develop over the years I have been impressed with their ability to keep it new and fresh. With their strong history and great team, I look forward to being a part of the future here.”
 
Moody fills a current position at Classic Concepts and will report to Marci Jones.
 
“John is great addition to our sales team,” Singh said. “He has extensive experience in the industry and will have a positive impact on our business growth.”
 
Before joining  Classic Concepts, Moody worked at Lane Furniture, where as vice president of sales he managed the sales force and built partnerships with top retailers in the country as well as within international markets.