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BURNHAM-WARD: DANA POINT HARBOR REDEVELOPMENT
Chapter: Orange County
Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Time: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm April 15, 2026. Los Angeles (GMT-7)
Location: Pacific Club, 4110 MacArthur Blvd, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Parking validation is available at the front receptionist.
Attendees:
This event is open to All LAI members globally and non-members.
TICKETS:
LAI Members & Guests of Members $85.00 per Attendee
Non-Members $95.00 per Attendee
RSVP IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND. YOU WILL BE CONTACTED FOR PAYMENT.
**No Refunds for No-Shows.**
Please note that the full lunch fee will be charged to those who RSVP and do not show up to the event. This fee covers the no-show cost charged for the meal by the Pacific Club.
Register by:
12:00 pm, Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Join us for an engaging and insightful luncheon featuring Bryon Ward, President and Partner of Burnham-Ward Properties, as he shares an inside look at the highly anticipated Dana Point Harbor revitalization project. Gain firsthand perspective on the vision, challenges, and transformative impact of this landmark coastal development, while enjoying great food and meaningful networking. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from one of Orange County’s leading real estate innovators in an inviting and relaxed setting—reserve your seat today!
LAI OC Chapter members will get priority when RSVPing for this event.
Must RSVP to attend the event.
RSVPs for this event are limited. All attendees are given RSVP confirmations on a first-come come first-served basis.
SCHEDULE:
11:30am – 12:00pm Networking | 12:00pm Lunch | 12:20pm Speaker | 1:30pm End
BRYON WARD
PRESIDENT
BURNHAM-WARD PROPERTIES
Bryon Ward is President and Partner of Burnham-Ward Properties, where he has played a central role in shaping the firm’s strategic direction since its founding in 2004. A seasoned commercial real estate professional, Bryon brings decades of experience in acquisitions, development, and portfolio management, and previously spent more than 20 years as a top-performing Senior Vice President at Grubb & Ellis, consistently ranking among the firm’s leading brokers nationwide.
Bryon Ward is widely recognized for leading innovative, experience-driven development projects across Southern California, including award-winning retail and mixed-use destinations. His work emphasizes thoughtful design, community integration, and long-term value creation—an approach that has distinguished Burnham-Ward Properties as a leader in complex, high-impact developments.
Most notably, Bryon is a key leader in the $600 million revitalization of Dana Point Harbor, one of the most ambitious waterfront redevelopment projects on the West Coast. As part of Dana Point Harbor Partners, he oversees the transformation of the harbor’s commercial core—reimagining retail, dining, public spaces, and waterfront access into a cohesive, world-class destination while preserving its historic character. His leadership has helped guide the multi-phase project from vision to execution, setting a new standard for coastal development and community-centered placemaking.
THANK YOU TO OUR APRIL EVENT SPONSOR!
SCOTT POLLARD
Wright Finlay & Zak
www.wrightlegal.net
We’d like to thank Scott Pollard, our Membership Chair, for his contribution to the Board, this event, and to the organization as a whole. We appreciate his presence in our organization and his countless support and contributions to our Chapter. Thank you.