Acme Hospitality
Lynee Bennett has diverse work experience in various roles and industries. Lynee currently works as an Event Sales Manager at Acme Hospitality since September 2020. Prior to that, they held the position of Business Manager at Pure Joy Catering, where they managed social media, staffing, and various other responsibilities related to business operations. Lynee also served as the General Manager at Crazy Good Bread, Co. and Restaurant Manager at Jane Restaurant. Lynee's earlier experience includes working as an Account Executive/Client Service at 4 Front Branding, where they conducted research, developed communication strategies, and supervised ad production. Lynee started their career as a Bookkeeper/Sales Associate at U-Save Rockery, handling accounting tasks and providing customer services.
Lynee Bennett holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Integrated Marketing Communications from San Diego State University-California State University.
Acme Hospitality
Headquartered in Santa Barbara, California, Acme Hospitality owns and operates an innovative collection of food and beverage concepts and boutique hotels in California. Acme currently operates seven restaurants in and around Santa Barbara’s burgeoning arts and entertainment district affectionately called the Funk Zone. Concepts include The Lark, Loquita, Lucky Penny, Helena Avenue Bakery, Pearl Social, La Paloma Cafe, Santa Barbara Wine Collective, and Notary Public Wines. Acme played a major role in the revitalization of the Funk Zone that is now one of the top destinations in the region. Acme also owns and operates two historic hotels in California’s Gold Country – The National Exchange Hotel in Nevada City and the Holbrooke Hotel in Grass Valley. Located five miles apart, these icons of California’s history and hospitality were lovingly restored by teams of local artists, designers, and craftspeople and are ideally situated in the picturesque Sierra Nevada Foothills. Acme’s latest boutique hotel is the midcentury jewel, Azure Sky Hotel, near downtown Palm Springs. A secluded luxury hideaway, Azure Sky promises a residential experience close to the heartbeat of Palm Springs. Acme concepts and team members have won numerous awards and accolades from local, regional and national sources.