ConnexFM Committees & Councils

Thought Leadership Committee

What is the Thought Leadership Committee?

The Thought Leadership Committee is tasked with developing quality educational resources to address relevant issues facing multi-site facilities management professionals. The goal of this committee is to meet the needs of the membership, raising the standards within the facilities management industry, and deliver content in different formats: benchmarking, white papers, tools and templates, practical approaches, on-demand courses, and webinars.

Committee Members:

Shawn Black
JDE Construction and Facility Services
Committee Chair/Co-Chair
Allen Randolph
Kaivac, Inc.
Committee Chair/Co-Chair
Ashley Bettis
L'Occitane en Provence
Committee Member
Todd Brinegar
BrainBox AI
Committee Member
Shane Connell
Velociti Services
Committee Member
Krista Elwell
TravelCenters of America
Committee Member
Jaclyn Frenzel
OnSite, Inc.
Committee Member
Steve Hearon
BrandPoint Services
Committee Member
Heather Jordan
US cellular
Committee Member
Myriah Kingen
Tractor Supply Co.
Committee Member
Elizabeth Peralta-Foxwell
Feed Forward
Committee Member
Curt Picard
Brinco Mechanical Management Services, Inc.
Committee Member
Bobbie Sarles
Identiti Resources
Committee Member
Noah Sidel
National Dispatch Group
Committee Member
Jenn Sussman
Powerhouse
Committee Member

Thought Leadership Interest Form

ConnexFM evaluates committee and council needs on a regular basis and will reach out to members who have expressed interest in a committee or council that has current open slots. Please submit your interest in joining the Thought Leadership using the interest form below:

Thought Leadership Interest Form 2025

Full Name:

Title:

Company:

Email:

Member Type:

How long have you been a ConnexFM member?

What specific skills and expertise do you bring to the industry?

How many years of experience do you have in the facilities management industry?

Why are you interested in joining the Thought Leadership Committee?

How do you plan to contribute to the Thought Leadership committee to help achieve the committee’s vision?

Have you previously served on any committees or boards related to facility management or other facility management associations? If so, please describe your role and contributions.

Can you provide examples of your thought leadership in facility management, such as published articles, speaking engagements, or other contributions?

How do you approach collaboration and consensus-building within a diverse group of facility management professionals?

How do you ensure that your actions and decisions are aligned with ethical standards and the best interests of the facility management industry?

Are you able to commit the necessary time and resources to actively participate in committee activities (minimum of 1 hour/monthly for committee call, and minimum of 2-3 hours/monthly for task force assignments.)

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