Hakim Chambers brings over 25 years of experience in strategic planning and program management, leading capital programs for public, private and educational institutions across the country. As the Program Director for Long Beach City College (LBCC), Hakim oversees a $2.3 billion bond program, including the successful passage of Measure AC in 2024 for $990 million. His work spans higher education, K-12, charter schools, university housing, athletic and recreation centers, public parks and emergency operations facilities. Prior to LBCC, Hakim served as Deputy Program Director for the $14.9 billion Los Angeles Community College District bond program—the largest of its kind in the nation—and held leadership roles in the modernization of both the District of Columbia and Detroit Public Schools systems. His leadership is defined by a commitment to integrity, community impact and delivering high-quality results.

Richard Lewis, Jr. brings more than 25 years of leadership in construction management and commercial real estate development, with a deep commitment to building stronger communities through thoughtful planning and public service. As executive director of real estate for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California, Richard oversees the planning, development and stewardship of key facilities that support families and children in need, including projects in Long Beach and throughout the region. Since 2016, Richard has served on the City's Planning Commission, including four terms as chair, helping to guide smart and inclusive growth across the city. He has also contributed to numerous city task forces and nonprofit boards, reflecting a longstanding dedication to civic engagement and equity-focused development. Richard holds an MBA from Pepperdine University and a bachelor’s degree from Lewis & Clark College. A proud Long Beach resident, he is a husband and father of two and remains deeply invested in the City’s future through both professional and volunteer roles.

Ruben Minjarez grew up in the High Desert and attended Victor Valley High School. He continued his education at community college, focusing on general education courses, and later attended vocational school, where he trained in masonry and wildland firefighting. From 2007 to 2009, Ruben completed commercial deep-sea diver training at the Marine Technology Training Center. He went on to join the United Brotherhood of Carpenters Apprenticeship Program, completing his training from 2010 to 2014. Over the past decade, Ruben has continued his professional development, earning certifications in welding, crane operations, shipboard firefighting, OSHA safety and construction management. Ruben is currently active as chairman of the Long Beach Carpenters Mentoring Committee and serves as the Foreman/Steward Program lead. He works as a construction and maintenance diver for the Port of Los Angeles.