New Developments at SBS

There have been moves afoot at the Santa Barbara Symphony with a new head of development and marketing and three new board members.

Paul Bradford brings 30 years of sales and marketing experience to his new role, as he aims to boost sales and donations through patron growth and engagement

Previously he served in key leadership roles in the private and public sectors, including director of customer marketing for a publicly traded SaaS Company, account executive for an award-winning public affairs firm, chief of staff for a county supervisor, and real estate sales, leasing and finance.

He also served as an adjunct professor of change and innovation and marketing at Westmont College.

The triumvirate joining the board are Mike Weems, a career financial and accounting professional, who is currently the CFO for the Birnam Wood Golf Club; Davis Fansler, with more than 35 years as a distinguished business executive, including commercial banking, ambulatory care management, and venture capital; and Sheraton Kalouria, an expert in marketing, communications, media and entertainment, including president and worldwide chief marketing officer for Sony Pictures Television.