John Lemondes Jr.

Summary

John Lemondes Jr. is an American politician and businessman serving as a member of the New York State Assembly from the 126th district. Elected in November 2020, he assumed office on January 6, 2021.

John Lemondes Jr.
Member of the New York State Assembly
from the 126th district
Assumed office
January 6, 2021
Preceded byGary Finch
Personal details
Born (1965-03-05) March 5, 1965 (age 59)
Political partyRepublican
Residence(s)Jamesville, New York, U.S.
EducationPennsylvania State University (BS)
Syracuse University (MBA, MA)
Signature
Military service
Branch/service United States Army

Early life and education edit

Lemondes is Greek-American.[1] He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in agriculture from Pennsylvania State University, a Master of Business Administration from Syracuse University, and a Master of Arts in public administration from Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs.[2]

Career edit

Lemondes served in the United States Army for 27 years, retiring with the rank of colonel. During his tenure, Lemondes worked as a project manager for the United States Army Chemical Materials Activity and as a speechwriter. After retiring from the Army, Lemondes worked as a military and defense consultant for ASI Government and Saab AB. In 2014, Lemondes was a candidate for New York's 24th congressional district, placing second in the Republican primary after John Katko.[3] Lemondes and his wife operate a family farm. He was elected to the New York State Assembly in November 2020 and assumed office on January 6, 2021.[4][5]

References edit

  1. ^ "Senate Deputy Leader Gianaris And New York's Greek-American Legislators Introduce Resolution Marking 200th Anniversary Of Greek Independence". NY State Senate. 2021-03-23. Retrieved 2021-09-08.
  2. ^ "John Lemondes - Assembly District 126 |Assembly Member Directory | New York State Assembly". nyassembly.gov. Retrieved 2021-05-20.
  3. ^ Harding, Robert (27 May 2020). "Cayuga County GOP officials endorse John Lemondes in NY Assembly primary". Auburn Citizen. Retrieved 2021-05-20.
  4. ^ "John Lemondes Jr". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-05-20.
  5. ^ Harding, Robert (8 July 2020). "John Lemondes wins NY Assembly GOP primary in race to succeed Gary Finch". Auburn Citizen. Retrieved 2021-05-20.