Thomas Ray Lamont (born March 8, 1947)[1] was the United States Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower and Reserve Affairs), from June 22, 2009, to September 30, 2013.

In addition to his work as a lawyer, Lamont was involved in community and public service in a number of ways.

In 1990, Lamont was elected as a trustee of the board of directors of the University of Illinois system for a six year term.

On April 27, 2009, President of the United States Barack Obama nominated Lamont to be Assistant Secretary of the Army.

He was nominated by President Obama to the National Commission on the Future of the Army and served as its vice-chairman until its conclusion (2016).