Kevin Leap has been named interim publisher of the San Diego Business Journal, reports Rick Griffin of the Times of San Diego.

Griffin writes, “His previous titles have included West Coast president at Modern Luxury (2006-2007), publisher at San Diego Magazine (2002-2006) and associate publisher at North County Times newspaper (1985-1996).

“Also, for 14 years (2006-2019), he was the executive director of the San Diego International Auto Show.

“His community service experience includes: North County Economic Development Council, founder and chairman; San Diego Film Festival Foundation, president; San Diego Workforce Partnership, board member; San Diego Economic Development Council, board member; Vista Chamber of Commerce and Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, board member.

“‘I have ink in my blood and it feels good to be at the Business Journal,’ said Leap. ‘There are lots of opportunity and unlimited potential here. Not many publications in this market are as healthy as the Business Journal.’”

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