Board of Directors

ConnexFM is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors who are career professionals working in the industry, selling to and servicing retail and multi-site facilities. The 2026-2027 Board consists of 11 Directors with voting rights: six multi-site facility members and five supplier members who serve three-year rotating terms. The past chair sits on the board as a 12th member as well, but in a non-voting consultation role. 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 ConnexFM Board of Directors Nomination/Application process please visit our Board of Directors Nomination/Application page.

 

For more information on the Board of Directors ballot and eligible voting members, visit www.connexfm.com/vote.

2026-2027

Board of Directors

Jessica Fumo

ConnexFM Board – Chair

Director, Store Preservation –

Sephora

CJ Jernigan

ConnexFM Board – Vice Chair

President & CEO –

Vixxo Facility Solutions

Brad Shyver

ConnexFM Board – Treasurer

President & CEO –

ROYAL

Krystal Vasquez

ConnexFM Board – Secretary

Director of Business Development –

Branded Group

Deanne Barker

ConnexFM Board – Board Member

Sr Manager, Facility Operations & Supply Chain Maintenance –

Best Buy Canada Ltd.

Craig Nichols

ConnexFM Board – Board Member

VP Design, Construction and Maintenance –

Signet Jewelers, Inc.

Preston McClanahan

ConnexFM Board – Board Member

Manager, Store Facilities Repairs & Maintenance  – Michaels

Melissa Marria

ConnexFM Board – Board Member

Senior Manager, Facilities & Systems –

Crash Champions

Arden Costen

ConnexFM Board – Board Member

Director of Store Facilities and Analytics – Family Dollar

Bobbie Jo Sarles

ConnexFM Board – Board Member

Sr. National Account Executive – Identiti

Ric Hobby

ConnexFM Board – Board Member

Chief Commercial Officer – CheckSammy

Kenneth Jones

ConnexFM Board – Past Chair

Director of Facilities –

Heartland Dental

Kurt Gnessin

ConnexFM Board – Board Member Alternate

Sr. Vice President, Construction & Facility Services – Extra Space Storage

Nick Straka

ConnexFM Board – Board Member Alternate

Director of Facilities –

Kids Dental Brands

Christopher Byrne

ConnexFM Board – Board Member Alternate

Senior Vice President, Commercial Partnerships – Lessen

Current ConnexFM Board Committees

Audit/Investment Committee

Oversees the financial health of the association, including reviewing financial records and sharing an annual update with members. This committee is chaired by the Treasurer, and participation is by invitation only.

Governance Committee

Supports the overall governance of the association and works closely with the Board of Directors on key organizational matters. Additional governance-focused committees include Member Advisory and Executive Compensation. Committee members are selected by the Chair.

Nominating Committee

Identifies and recommends candidates for the Board of Directors to help ensure strong leadership. The committee meets regularly toward the end of each fiscal year and is chaired by the Board’s Vice Chair. Participation is by invitation.