Bryce Burton grew up in Virginia Beach where he still lives. After graduating from Norfolk Academy, Bryce went to the University of Miami earning a degree in Architectural Engineering. He has utilized his degree working first for an architectural firm in Miami and later joining a demolition and abatement company in Chesapeake. In 2000, Bryce joined the family business, Burton Lumber, where he is the vice president and is responsible for the sales force, purchasing and daily operations.

 

Bryce joined our Rotary Club in 2001, but he has been associated with Rotary his entire life. His grandfather, George H. Burton, Jr., was the club president (1958-1959) and was a District Governor. His father, Skip, is also a member of our club. In the early 2000s, all three generations of Burtons were members of the club. Bryce was installed as the 103rd President of our club on Tuesday after serving as sergeant at arms, secretary/treasurer, vice president for programs, president-elect and president of Norfolk Rotary Charities. He recently attended the Rotary International Convention in Seoul, South Korea.

 

Bryce is also active in the Norfolk Sports Club, the second oldest sports club in the United States, and just finished a term as its president. In its 64 year history, the Norfolk Sports Club has awarded over $1 million in college scholarships to areal athletes. 

 

Bryce is also actively involved with the Virginia Aquarium and its major fundraiser “Commotion in the Ocean Gala.”

 

Bryce has two children, Sierra, 16, and Bryce Jr., 13. Sierra just headed to Tiel, Netherlands on a long-standing summer youth exchange between our Rotary Club and a Rotary Club in Tiel.

 

Having grown up in Hampton Roads and lived in Miami, Bryce loves outdoor activities including playing golf and scuba diving. He also plays beach volleyball almost every week in the summer and indoor volleyball the rest of the year.