Anthony Lyons

Anthony Lyons joined AMJ in 2019 and serves as Vice President. A native of New Hampshire, Anthony started his career in business as the founder of technology companies before a move to urban revitalization & community development. Nearly 20 years later his work has been featured in the New York Times, Fast Company, Washington Post, Forbes and The Hill among many other media outlets. He has served in numerous public sector positions including most recently as City Manager of Gainesville, FL. and has received over 80 awards from international, national, state and local organizations in recognition of various community building efforts. His design sense was informed while attending Indiana University studying Art History, next to an I.M. Pei designed building. In his personal time he has raced in a Sprint Triathlon National Championship, is a two-time All American in master’s track and placed 5th nationally twice, has been married for 25 years and has a very cool high school aged son.