John Lemondes Jr. is an American politician and businessman serving as a member of the New York State Assembly from the 126th district.

[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.

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.