New Directors Join Board of Summer Solstice Celebration

Local nonprofit Summer Solstice Celebration, now in its 51^st year, has announced the addition of three new Board of Director members, Kari Lane, Ron Glover, and Forrest Leichtberg, to their Solstice leadership team. Ron Glover, a native of Santa Barbara specializing in event management and serving in nonprofit leadership roles, brings a wealth of experience from the creative arts organizations of Lucidity and Fishbon. Kari Lane, a Solvang native with a background in communications and film production, has always been drawn to community activities that promote creativity. Forrest Leichtberg has a decade of experience in nonprofit management, leadership, and board operations at community-focused nonprofits, and is currently Executive Director of Freedom to Choose Project. Current Board President Justin Gunn says, “We are thrilled to welcome our three newest board members. Their diverse backgrounds and expertise in event production, media and communications, and nonprofit board governance will greatly contribute to our mission of uniting the Santa Barbara community through the arts throughout the year.”