Meet Alex Lyons!

December 6, 2011 | Posted by: Melissa Chadwick

There are a couple new faces at Merritt Group. Here's a quick introduction to one of our recent additions, Alex Lyons!

1. What’s your new role at Merritt Group? 

I am an account coordinator supporting security and communications accounts. I have already learned so much in my first few weeks and am excited to keep it going for years to come!

2. Where do you come to us from?

Before MG, I interned and worked at Rational 360, a PR/Public Affairs firm in D.C. where I worked on public policy/public affairs issues for a wide variety of clients including Fortune 500 companies, non-profits and top pharmaceutical companies.

3. What’s your proudest PR accomplishment to date?

It is not so much an accomplishment as a memorable experience but, my previous boss was on Roger Clemens’ PR team for his perjury trial. After the trial, I had to transport eight baseballs signed by “The Rocket” worth thousands of dollars to multiple people in D.C. Thankfully, nobody asked me what was in my bag!

4. What is it about the industries you cover that makes you tick?

I love to learn about international technology developments and trends as well as analytics and government IT.

5. Who or what is on your Twitter or Facebook “top 5”?

@FBIPressOffice - FBI National Crime Report

@realpatriots - New England Patriots

@firstworldme -First World Problems

@stoolpresidente - Barstool Sports

6. What do you love about Washington, D.C?

I love the intellectual vibe of D.C. Growing up right outside of Boston, I am used to a completely different type of city. There are so many interesting professionals here that have so much knowledge to offer, I feel like I can always learn more just by meeting new people in DC. Oh yeah, and all of the amazing food!

7. What do you like to do outside of work?

Anything active and outdoors. I am an avid tennis player and love playing any and all sports. I also love traveling, road trips, and music.