US leather outerwear, accessories and apparel retailer Wilsons The Leather Experts Inc. has promoted Stacy A. Kruse, vice president, Finance and Treasurer of the company to chief financial officer (CFO) and treasurer. Ms. Kruse replaces Peter G. Michielutti, who has resigned as executive vice president, CFO and chief operating officer (COO).

Prior to joining Wilsons Leather in 2001, Ms. Kruse was director of finance (Information Systems) at US Bancorp from 1999 to 2001 and held several positions at Carlson Marketing Group from 1995 to 1999, most recently as director of Operations (Loyalty Division).