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Kevin Marvin, CEO of the Santa Barbara Symphony, is leaving our Eden by the Beach and returning to Colorado for personal and family reasons.

Kevin, who previously headed the now defunct Santa Barbara Chamber Orchestra, has led the orchestral organization, under maestro Nir Kabaretti, for three seasons.

He was responsible for organizing the benefit concert Music for Healing and Community at the Granada after the twin disasters of the Thomas Fire and the devastating mudslides. Kevin also presented the symphony’s successful 65th anniversary gala fundraiser.

“We wish him success in his future endeavors,” says board president Janet Garufis.

Veteran arts leader Kathryn R. Martin, who has a 30-year career leading arts and cultural organizations during times of change and transition, has been appointed interim CEO. A national search for a permanent replacement will take place in the fall.