James A. Lombard holds an undergraduate degree in Business Administration (BBA) from Iona College and a Master’s Degree (MBA) in Marketing, Banking, and Finance from New York University Graduate School of Business Administration. Mr. Lombard recently retired as Director, Administrative Services Division, City Council of New York and actively participates in civic and community affairs. Prior to joining the City Council, he worked in the field of banking, holding various administrative positions with Citicorp and other major Banking institutions.