Oxford College announced that co-Chairman and co-CEO of Lullwater & Co Keith Burns (99Ox, 01B) will be the keynote speaker at Oxford’s 180th Commencement ceremony on May 10.
As a member of Oxford’s Board of Counselors (BOC), Burns reviews the College’s performance and shapes future strategies to support Oxford’s future. Beyond his role on the BOC, he also serves on Oxford’s Alumni Board and reunion committee.
Burns said he was “humbled and excited” about the opportunity to share his experiences with the Oxford community in the press release. Burns expressed his gratitude for his time at Oxford, an experience that enabled him to meet inspiring and compassionate individuals.
After Emory, he continued his education at Columbia University (N.Y.), earning a Master of Science in Real Estate Development and a Juris Doctor degree. He was previously an adjunct professor of entrepreneurship at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
In his role as co-chair and co-CEO of Lullwater & Co, Burns oversees operations of the Baltimore-based private investment firm focused on developing and guiding emerging companies. Additionally, he serves as the co-executive chairman of One Physics, the largest outsourced medical physics services corporation in the United States.
Oxford College Dean Badia Ahad said in the press release that Burns’ commitment to service makes him an ideal speaker for this year’s commencement ceremony. She also noted his role in creating the Judge Horace J. Johnson, Jr. Scholarship Endowment for need-based scholarships as part of his merit.
“Keith’s journey from a first-generation college student to a nationally renowned entrepreneur and business innovator is an inspiration, as is his dedication to sharing his success by mentoring others,” Ahad said. “We look forward to Keith’s continued partnership with Oxford and the wisdom he will share with us at Commencement.”
Catherine Nan (she/her) (26Ox) is majoring in Applied Math and Statistics. She is from Potomac, Maryland and has played the flute for ten years. You can find her on a bike ride or at a concert.
