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 Board of Directors will consist of 11 Directors: 6 (six) Multi-Site FM and 5 (five) Supplier members who serve three-year rotating terms. In addition, 3 (three) alternates serve as non-voting Board Members available to step into a Board seat should a vacancy occur on the Board during a term.
As the legal body of ConnexFM, the Board of Directors establishes policy and guidelines and leads by setting the strategic direction of ConnexFM. This requires knowledge and experience in business, mature judgment, strategic vision, and the ability to influence and empower others. Members of the Board of Directors must be able to perform at this executive level as part of a collaborative team with other Board Members.
The primary responsibility of the Board Member is to provide leadership to the organization, enabling it to be a powerful influence in the multi-site facilities industry. In addition, the Board of Directors have a fiduciary responsibility to ensure that ConnexFM functions in an ethical and legal manner in all its business practices. Underlying the success of ConnexFM’s Board has been the Directors’ dedication to preparing for and participating in all meetings, as well as contributing their experience and critical thinking in setting the strategy of the organization.
As the legally constituted governing body, the Board oversees the affairs of the ConnexFM Association; provides leadership to the profession; and represents ConnexFM and the profession to other groups.
Major functions in carrying out these responsibilities include:
An individual selected for the ConnexFM Board will serve a three-year term.
The ConnexFM Nominating Committee is charged with selecting qualified members in each member category for the Board of Directors’ elections per the Association’s Bylaws. The process for selecting these members is outlined below.
Board service requires a commitment of three (3) hours a month on average. In addition, the Board of Directors holds four (4) face-to-face Board meetings: two (2) of those are held in conjunction with its major conferences each year; one (1) summer session; and one (1) winter meeting in February. Conference calls are held as needed. Board Members also assist in leading and/or serving on the Association Board committees and are expected to participate in committee conference calls.
The following processes are standard operating procedures for annual ConnexFM Board nominations, applications, interviews, and voting. Dates will be updated annually to reflect the new year’s timeline for all steps.
Nomination Timeline: Nominations for the ConnexFM 2026-2027 open board seats are now closed.
Applications will be provided to all nominated individuals after the call for nominations are closed. Nominated members may choose to complete an application for the Board of Directors if they want to move forward. To be considered, a nominee is required to submit a complete application.
Please note: Application accounts for 10% of the weighted score of applicants to be approved for final ballot.
Application Window: Board nominee applications will be sent out to eligible nominated members starting November 3, 2025 and must be received by November 14, 2025 for the 2026-2027 ballot consideration.
Round One Interviews: Accounts for 40% of the weighted score of applicants to be approved for final ballot.
Round One Interviews for the 2026-2027 open board seats are tentatively scheduled start the week of November 17, 2025.
Round Two Interviews: Accounts for 50% of the weighted score of applicants to be approved for final ballot.
Round Two Interviews for the 2026-2027 open board seats are tentatively scheduled to start the week of January 12, 2026.
Once the slate is approved by the ConnexFM Board of Directors, a ballot will be created with all eligible candidates. The list of candidates will be sent to ConnexFM membership to vote on the membership dashboard on connexfm.com. Voting is cast by eligible voting members of ConnexFM only, and will be tallied by ConnexFM once the voting window is closed.
ONLY ConnexFM Voting Members may cast a vote.
Voting for the 2026 – 2027 open board seats is scheduled to start the first week of March 2026. A specific date will be confirmed by the ConnexFM Nominations Committee and announced to ConnexFM members prior to the voting start date. Voting will remain open for at least 14 days.
Check out the video series for more information on the Board of Directors, the nominations process, and testimonials from current and past members.
Contact Evie Hernandez (ehernandez@connexfm.com) with questions regarding the Board of Directors Nomination or Application Process.