ConnexFM is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors who are career professionals working in the industry, selling to and/or servicing retail and multi-site facilities. The 2025-2026 Board consists of 11 Directors: six multi-site facility members and five supplier members who serve three-year rotating terms. In addition, three alternates, two multi-site facility members and one supplier member, serve as non-voting Board Members available to step into a Board seat should a vacancy occur on the Board during a term.
For more information on the Board of Directors ballot and eligible voting members, visit www.connexfm.com/vote.
2025-2026
Board of Directors
Kenneth Jones
ConnexFM Board – Chair
Director of Facilities – Heartland Dental
Ryan Beck
ConnexFM Board – Vice Chair
Vice President of Business Development –
W Services
CJ Jernigan
ConnexFM Board – Treasurer
President & CEO –
Vixxo Facility Solutions
Prince Reed
ConnexFM Board – Secretary
Vice President, Asset & Facilities Services –
DaVita Kidney Care
Catherine Barnes
ConnexFM Board – Past Chair
Vice President, Facilities, Energy, & Store Development – Rite Aid
Jessica Fumo
ConnexFM Board –Board Member
Director, Store Preservation / Retail Facilities – Sephora
Donnie Geyer
ConnexFM Board – Board Member
Director of Facility Maintenance, Construction – Bath & Body Works
Deanne Barker
ConnexFM Board – Board Member
Senior Manager, Facilities and Construction Operations – Best Buy Canada Ltd.
Mark Consigny
ConnexFM Board – Board Member
Vice President – AGI
Betty Hernandez
ConnexFM Board – Board Member
Store Facilities Manager – The Container Store
Brad Shyver
ConnexFM Board – Board Member
President & CEO – ROYAL
Krystal Vasquez
ConnexFM Board – Board Member
Sales Manager – Branded Group
Preston McClanahan
ConnexFM Board – Board Member Alternate
Manager, Store Facilities Repairs & Maintenance – Michaels
Christopher Byrne
ConnexFM Board – Board Member Alternate
Senior Vice President of Commercial Partnerships – Lesson, LLC
Craig Nichols
ConnexFM Board – Board Member Alternate
VP Design, Construction and Maintenance – Signet Jewelers
Current ConnexFM Board Committees
Audit/Investment Committee This committee has the fiduciary responsibility of overseeing the fiscal welfare of the Association. It review the association’s financial records and issues an annual report to the membership. The Finance Committee is chaired by the Treasurer. Service on this committee is by invitation only.
Governance Committee Governing Committees have influence on the association’s governance and fiscal matters. These committees are directly accountable to the Connex Board of Directors. Other governing committees are: Member Advisory, Executive Compensation and Governance. These are Board Committees and the Chair of the committee will select committee members.
Nominating Committee This committee’s purpose is to generate nominations for the Board of Directors, to maintain a strong and effective board. The members meet frequently during the last quarter of each fiscal year. Service on this committee is by invitation only. The Nominating Committee is chaired by the Board of Directors’ Vice Chair.