Focused on the finish.

Dedicated to the details.

Hospitality sales by day. Marathons, mats, and early mornings the rest of the time. Husband and dad first.

A man wearing sunglasses, a white long sleeve shirt, beige pants, and white sneakers leaning against a black wooden wall, smiling and with hands in pockets.

New Yorker by birth.

San Diegan by choice.

I manage group and corporate sales at Hyatt Regency La Jolla. I've been in hospitality long enough to know the business is really about people — showing up consistently, understanding what a client actually needs, and being someone they can rely on. That's always been my approach.

Outside of work, I ran my first sub-2:00 half marathon in New York City — now I'm building toward the Sydney Marathon. I roll Brazilian Jiu Jitsu a few times a week — mostly getting humbled, occasionally not. And every day I'm working to be the husband and dad my wife and two kids can actually count on.

The early mornings are mine. Everything else falls into place after that.

ABOUT

What I’m focused on

  • White building with the words 'HYATT REGENCY' at the top, tall palm trees in front, and a blue sky with some clouds.

    Relationship Capital

    Managing corporate accounts and group sales at Hyatt Regency La Jolla. Building relationships that last, showing up for my clients, and doing the best work of my career.

  • Group of people jogging outdoors in an urban park during the day, with a man in front wearing sunglasses and a colorful headband, trees, and a high-rise building in the background.

    Endurance Training

    Broke 2:00 in the NYC Half Marathon. Next stop: TCS Sydney Marathon, August 2026. I publish content on the training, the gear, and the honest lessons along the way in my Gear section on this site.

  • A family of five standing together outdoors near a statue of Mary. The family consists of a man, woman, two girls, and a boy, all smiling and dressed casually. The background features trees, flowering bushes, and a building with a red-tiled roof.

    Family & Lifestyle

    Husband and dad of two. BJJ student. The early mornings, the long miles, the late nights at work — it's all for them.

Currently

  • Training for the TCS Sydney Marathon (Aug 30, 2026)

    • AFC Half Marathon - Aug 16, 2026

    • TCS Sydney Marathon - Aug 30, 2026

    • Long Beach Half Marathon - Oct 11, 2026

    • Malibu Half Marathon - Nov 8, 2026

    • Diplo's 5K - Nov 21, 2026

Let’s Connect

For brands & partnerships — or just to say hi — email james@jamesursini.com.

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