Crystal Cove Conservancy and the Crystal Cove Management Company have welcomed Austin Barrow as their new Chief Operating Officer. Before relocating to Southern California with his family, Austin worked as the President and COO of the Murphy Arts District, in El Dorado, Arkansas. There, he successfully shepherded a unique and ambitious social enterprise partnership to renovate and revitalize a historic downtown area into an arts and entertainment district to act as an economic catalyst for the town. He brings a deep well of experience, skills, energy, and creativity to Crystal Cove, where he will assist with the historic cottage renovations and general operations of the nonprofit.