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title: "Derek Minnema"
url: "https://bozhstudio.com/projects/derek-minnema/"
type: "projects"
published: "2025-09-29T15:49:27+00:00"
modified: "2026-07-14T16:02:00+00:00"
author: "Vadim Bozhko"
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Derek Minnema is a nationally recognized transportation executive, strategist, and community leader, known for guiding transformative infrastructure projects with vision and integrity. As Executive Director of the Capital SouthEast Connector JPA, he leads one of California’s most ambitious regional transportation initiatives—designed to enhance mobility, safety, and economic growth across communities.