The dedication of committee members does not go unnoticed by our association and the FM Industry.
Connex committee members are the driving force that continues to make Connex successful. We want to ensure every committee member is recognized for their hard work and dedication to the association, and we would like to extend a thank you for your service to Connex during the 2018-2019 year. Your time and energy has helped Connex provide quality programs, resources and valuable information to Connex members and the FM industry.
Benchmarking Committee
Chair: Michael Bowman, LCBO
Tom Flanagan, Academy Locksmith, Inc.
Steve Goyette, Telgian Corporations
Moises Pinedo, Army Air Force Exchange Service
Thomas Rose, GlideRite Corporation
Ellen Stacks, Royal Services, Inc.
George Theofilos, Powerhouse Retail Services
Best Practices Committee
Co-chairs: Ryan Beck,W Services Group, & Shaun Kring, Walgreens
Joshua Greco, 23rd Group
Desiree Higareda, Verizon
Keith Keingstein, BOSS Facility Services, Inc.
Blake Kelly,U.S. Pavement Services, Inc.
Steve Littman, Big Lots
Conference Committee
Co-chairs: Steve Andrews, Walmart Inc., & Jamie Delli Santi, RiverRoad Waste Solutions
Rowland Adamoli, NEST
Cindy Collette, iCheck National General Maintenance and Repairs
Scott Crissey, Money Mart Financial Services
Robbie Drake, Murphy Oil USA, Inc.
Andrea Fish, Service Repair Specialists, Inc.
Debbie Green-Kaiser, Guitar Center
Tracy Haines, Luxottica Retail
Steve Hearon, BrandPoint Services, Inc.
Susan Higgins, T-Mobile
Michael Roberts, ServiceChannel
Natalie Marie Walchonski, Ferrandino & Son, Inc.
Jill Woodside, QSI Facilities
Editorial Committee
Co-chairs: Deborah Kleopfer, W Services Group, & Melissa Zimmerman, Walgreens
Phil Donahue, Staples
Jim Gorman, Benjamin Moore
Kevin Herrmann, The Fresh Market
Kellie D’Andrea, Heritage Fire Safety
Rocky LaCross, Kindercare
Matt Little,Gap, Inc.
Shannon Markwell, Charlotte Russe
Jason Menser, ServiceCom USA
Bill Schaphorst, MaintenX International
Nicole Price, Design Within Reach
Alexandra Sanchez, Branded Group
Membership Committee
Co-chairs: Dave Emmons, Authority HVAC, & Sara Neal, Gap, Inc.
Cheryl Chipoco, Alpine Mechanical Services, LLC
Cameron Craig, Regency Lighting
Menno Enters, SMS Assist
Tom Kay, ENTOUCH Controls
Brian Hess, The Pavement Group
Peter Lubas, Advanced Mechanical
Casey Wittman, American Pavement Solutions
Networking Committee
Co-chairs: Mike Kurland, Branded Group, & Patricia Bacigalupo, Gap, Inc.
Sarah Admundson, Target Stores
Marc Balzamo, Facilities Exchange
Justin Bergen, Carmichael Engineering
Dana DiCintio, Aldo Group
Caleb Fletcher, Brinco Mechanical Management Services, Inc.
Rick Lee, Brinco Mechanical Management Services, Inc.
Andrew Lujan, EGT Enterprise
Ben Mackin, Abby Solutions Group
Laura Riendeau, Chain Store Maintenance
Mathew Shook,Horizon Building Solutions
Tom Spears, Trinity Warranty
Cutter Tyllia, APi National Service Group
James Walton, ENTOUCH Controls
Paul Harris, ENTOUCH Controls
Sourcing Committee
Co-Chairs: Debra Meehan, KinderCare Education LLC, & Erin Francis, SMI
Amy Ochoa, Ascena Retail Group
Brian Wint, Divisions Maintenance
David Acquaviva, Sears Holding Corporation
Doug Pounders, PLS Financial
Gregg Ross, 23rd Group
Ronnie Massingale, Lakeside Project Solutions
Tracey Hall, Phillips Edison & Company
Austin Kirby, REMCO
Supplier Relations Committee
Chair: John Catanese, Chain Store Maintenance, Inc.
Robert A. Barnard, Building Air Services, Inc.
Rafael Bombino, Rankin, Inc.
Kristie Elizabeth Brooks, Lennox National Accounts
Mark Consigny, Architectural Graphics Incorporated
Dean DePhillips, All County Paving/National Pavement Management Solutions
Jason Dinverno, Prestige Maintenance USA
Brandon Finkenhoefer, Rose Paving LLC
Brian Foster, The Paint Folks
Jamie A. Leeper, Royal Services, Inc.
Sean McCabe, Servpro Industries, Inc.
Scott Milnes, DENTCO
Jennifer Moran, Copesan – Specialists in Pest Solutions
Teresa Phelps, DENTCO
Curt Picard, Brinco Mechanical Management Services, Inc.
Michael Rose, Heritage Fire Security LLC
Rush Sherman, RSM Maintenance
Christie Turner, Corrigo Incorporated
Sharon Wright, Cram-A-Lot
Volunteer with Connex
We hope you are inspired by the example of your peers! Connex welcomes all members to volunteer for projects that fit their interests, experiences and schedule. We offer short-term opportunities, as well as a one-year term on a Connex committee. Volunteering with Connex is a great way to give back to your profession while also benefiting from enhanced networking and professional development. For more information, call the Connex office, or visit www.connexfm.com.
