ConnexFM Committees & Councils

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee

What is the DEI Committee?

At ConnexFM, we believe the power of diversity, equity and inclusion are crucial to the growth of our association, collective businesses and the FM industry as a whole. We will promote a diverse membership base and bolster the connection and collaboration of individuals and businesses with various backgrounds, experiences and beliefs to advance the Connex Community with tools, resources, and education.

 

Our Mission at ConnexFM is committed to serve facilities management professionals and to lead the industry by providing resources, solutions, networking and knowledge sharing.

Committee Members:

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    Ryan Beck

    W Services Group, LLC

    Committee Chair/Co-Chair

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    Preston McClanahan

    Michaels Stores, Inc.

    Committee Chair/Co-Chair

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    Sherry Darden

    CIRSBY

    Committee Member

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    Alex Foster-Coleman

    CVS Health

    Committee Member

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    Milissa Garrity

    Chain Store Maintenance, Inc.

    Committee Member

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    Antonio Hinton

    Carters Retail Inc

    Committee Member

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    Heather Jordan

    US cellular

    Committee Member

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    Ciara Lilly

    Diversified Maintenance

    Committee Member

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    Joseph Norniella

    Sephora

    Committee Member

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    Samantha Rideout

    Diversified Maintenance

    Committee Member

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    Sabrina St. John

    Imperial Cleaning

    Committee Member

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    Amanda Stephen

    Superclean Service Company Inc.

    Committee Member

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    Angela Vrba

    Major Facility Solutions, Inc.

    Council Member

Interested in joining a ConnexFM Committee?

ConnexFM evaluates committee needs on a regular basis and will reach out to members who have expressed interest in a committee that has open slots. Please submit the Committee Interest Form where you can choose which committees you’re interested in joining.

Explore the DEI Committee Resources:

Watch this introduction video to what the role of DEI is for ConnexFM and member companies. 

Watch this special webinar recording  that delves into Crystal Banks’ transformative Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives at Ulta Beauty, offering insights and practical strategies for infusing DEI into business and culture.

Check out The Daily Grind episode with Sherry Darden, CEO Growth Strategist, CIRSBY, and Christopher Tran, Project Manager, Store Preservation, SEPHORA as they discuss Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month and more.

Join Sabrina St. John, Training Development Specialist of Imperial Cleaning on The Daily Grind to discuss how to develop and nurture DEI leaders, and how to make more jobs available for individuals from the Black community.

Join Sherry Darden and Matthew Whelan in this special Pride Month episode of The Daily Grind, as they explore the significance of allyship for the LGBTQ+ community and discuss strategies for fostering allies within the FM Industry.

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