Buna George

Industrial Broker

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Buna George is an Industrial Specialist with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, based in Yuma, Arizona. She brings more than a decade of real estate experience, with a focus on industrial and commercial properties, land development, and cross-border economic development. Her combined expertise in real estate, infrastructure planning, and international trade gives clients a distinct perspective on industrial opportunities along the U.S.–Mexico border.

Buna has held an Arizona real estate license since 2013, with experience in commercial, industrial, residential, and land transactions. Her expertise includes site evaluation, market analysis, negotiations, leasing, sales, and property management. She also owns LG Advising LLC, where she provides consulting services in economic development, organizational strategy, and public-private partnerships.

Since 2018, Buna has served as Executive Director of the Greater Yuma Port Authority, a quasi-governmental nonprofit organization focused on advancing international trade, transportation infrastructure, and regional economic growth. In this role, she works closely with government agencies, municipalities, and private-sector partners to support industrial development and improve commercial transportation routes. Her efforts have included coordinating the planning and development of more than 120 acres of industrial land adjacent to the San Luis commercial port of entry.

Born and raised in Yuma, Buna has strong ties to communities on both sides of the U.S.–Mexico border. Fluent in English and Spanish, she brings an understanding of the region’s business environment, trade relationships, and development opportunities. She is committed to strengthening cross-border partnerships and creating new opportunities for economic growth throughout the region.

Outside of her professional work, Buna is a proud first-generation college graduate, cancer survivor, and devoted to her family, especially her young niece Emma and nephew, Liam. A mentor to many, she is passionate about advancing women in leadership and believes competency should be rewarded. She is a lifelong learner who loves building something from nothing, and enjoys holistic wellness practices, including Reiki, and time with her animals. She credits much of her success to the support of her family and close friends.

 

AFFILIATIONS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

  • Executive Director – Greater Yuma Port Authority, 2018–Present 
  • Planning and Zoning Commissioner – City of San Luis, 2026–Present
  • Executive Board Member – Arizona-Mexico Commission, 2023–Present (Appointed by Governor Katie Hobbs)
  • Chair – Elevate Southwest, 2025–Present (Board Member since 2022)
  • Board of Advisors – Arizona Community Foundation, Yuma Region, 2022–Present
  • Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona – 90 Women of Honor, 2025
  • Valle del Sol Premio Orgullo Hispanic Leadership Award – 2023
  • Flinn-Brown Fellow – Arizona Center for Civic Leadership, Class of 2023
  • Yuma County 20 Outstanding Leaders Under 40 – 2021

 

EDUCATION

  • California State University – Long Beach CA
    – Global Logistics Professional Certification, 2026
  • Arizona State University – Tempe, AZ
    – Bachelor of Science – Urban Planning and Development, 2020