The JPA itself has staff assigned to handle daily operations and ensure the success of the Connector Project.

Tom Zlotkowski, Executive Director
Email: ZlotkowskiT@ConnectorJPA.net

Tom Zlotkowski has served as the Executive Director of the Capital SouthEast Connector JPA since March of 2008.

Previously, Mr. Zlotkowski was the Director of the Sacramento County Department of Transportation, where he oversaw the planning, design, construction and ongoing maintenance and operations of 2,600 miles of streets and highways located in the unincorporated areas of Sacramento County. He was responsible for an organization of 375 employees, with a $160 million annual budget.

Mr. Zlotkowski oversaw the delivery of more than $1 billion in capital transportation projects in Sacramento County through the initiation and execution of the annual Transportation Improvement Process.

Mr. Zlotkowski’s most recent professional acknowledgements include the Institute of Transportation Engineers’ “2007 Distinguished Service Award” and the American Public Works Association’s “2006 National Transportation Manager of the Year.”

Mr. Zlotkowski is a registered Civil and Traffic Engineer in the State of California as well as a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE).

Pamela Keen, Executive Assistant
Email: KeenP@ConnectorJPA.net

Pamela Keen brings more than 20 years of professional administrative experience to the Capital SouthEast Connector project.

Mrs. Keen has been working on the project since June of 2008, providing direct support for Executive Director Tom Zlotkowski. In addition to managing Mr. Zlotkowski’s calendar and coordinating meeting logistics, Mrs. Keen handles all public inquiries that come into the Capital SouthEast Connector web site. Mrs. Keen assesses the questions and requests and ensures that they are addressed by the appropriate project representative.

Prior to joining the Capital SouthEast Connector project, Mrs. Keen had an impressive career providing administrative support for various companies, including SureWest Communications and Hewlett Packard.

Lynn Kalamaras, Administrative Services Officer
Email: Kalamarasl@ConnectorJPA.net

The newest member of the Capital SouthEast Connector team, Lynn Kalamaras brings a wealth of experience to her role as the Administrative Services Officer.

Ms. Kalamaras manages the financial accounting for the project, including handling and processing all invoices and working closely with vendors and consultants to ensure invoices are handled accurately and expediently. Ms. Kalamaras also works closely with Executive Director Tom Zlotkowski, developing and managing the Board agendas.

Prior to coming to the Capital SouthEast Connector project, Ms. Kalamaras worked for 23 years with the County of Sacramento in the District Attorney’s office.