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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 2025-26 Board 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 from April 2025 through April 2028.
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.
Applications for the 2025-26 Board of Directors is now closed.
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.
The nomination form opened up in September 2024, during the ConnexFM US Mid-Year Conference. Promotions for nominations will continue until nominations close on November 11, 2024.
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.
Application Window: Closes November 18, 2024 | Application accounts for 10% of the weighted score of applicants to be approved for final ballot.
Round One Interviews: Conducted from November – December 2024 | Accounts for 40% of the weighted score of applicants to be approved for final ballot.
Round Two Interviews: Conducted from January – February 2025 | Accounts for 50% of the weighted score of applicants to be approved for final ballot.
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.
The planned voting window for the 2025 ballot is March 1 – March 15.
Newly Voted-In Board Members will be notified by March 18, 2025.
Check out the video series for more information on the Board of Directors, the nominations process, and testimonials from current and past members.
Contact Cary Richmond (crichmond@connexfm.com) with questions regarding the Board of Directors Nomination or Application Process.
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