introducing lucy burni
lucy burni
President & CEO
Burni Enterprises
Panelist: Legacy in Motion: A Decade of Leadership, Impact & Influence
about lucy burni
Lucy Burni is an accomplished business woman, devout mother, and serves multiple community organizations. In her professional life, she is a seasoned commercial real estate and hospitality professional with over 30 years of experience, ranging from property management, leasing, financing, and acquisition to development and renovation. Ms. Burni’s experience has been applied to a number of commercial properties including: The Four Points Sheraton, a 225-room full-service hotel from 2006 to 2023; Churchill Hotel, a 125-room hotel from 1996-2012; Ramada Inn, a 210-room hotel from 2001-2007 and multiple multi-tenant commercial, restaurant, entertainment and residential properties in prime San Diego markets.
In addition to her tremendous work in the property and management realm, Ms. Burni has supported various organizations she believes in aligning with her values of community, service, and justice. She has received several awards for her involvement in the community; she was recognized by the San Diego Business Journal as one of the “Women Who Mean Business in San Diego”, she also received the “Excellence in Business and Leadership Award”, and in 2016 she was honored by MCCSN for “Women Leading the Way in Hospitality and Tourism”. And in 2019, she was invited to serve on the Advisory Board for MCCSN. She currently serves on the Executive Board for the Gaslamp Quarter Association. She has always attempted to use her success and resources to serve others and her community.