James Lyons is an experienced professional with a diverse background in public service and customer relations. Currently serving as a Veterans Service Representative II for Contra Costa County since May 2011, James has held various positions within the organization, including Veterans Service Representative, District Coordinator, and Intern. Prior to this role, James worked at TLG Inc. as a Security Guard and at Target as a TPS/Sales Floor Team Leader. James's military service includes time in the United States Marine Corps as an Aviation Electronics Technician from March 2004 to March 2009. Early career experience includes a Courtesy Clerk position at Albertsons. James earned a Bachelor's degree in Rhetoric from the University of California, Berkeley from 2011 to 2014, and an A.A. in Behavioral Sciences from Contra Costa College from 2009 to 2011, along with participation in The CSAC Institute for Excellence in County Government in 2018. Education was completed at De Anza High School, graduating in 2001.