Richard Lujan is a seasoned executive with 48 years of experience in business management, board governance, and government affairs. As the owner of Richard Lujan and Associates, he has provided business management, board governance training, and governmental affairs specialist services. Lujan's tenure as a commissioner for the Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa spanned 24 years, during which he held various positions, including chairperson, vice chair, and chair of multiple committees. Lujan holds a Juris Doctor degree from the University of California, Berkeley Boalt Hall School of Law, where he also interned with attorneys Francis C. Yee and Ralph Segura. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Irvine, where he was active in various organizations, including the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials and the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. With expertise in project management, program management, organizational development, business strategy, management consulting, and strategic planning, Lujan is a versatile leader with a strong educational background and extensive experience in governance and public service.