The Connex Foundation is seeking your support! Whether it's your time, a corporate sponsorship, individual donation, or an in-kind contribution, we appreciate your help in carrying out our mission. The Connex Foundation relies on volunteers and donations, we thank you in advance.
Connex Foundation Board of Directors
Connex Foundation is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors who are career professionals, typically working in the industry, selling to and/or servicing multi-site facilities. Board members serve three-year rotating terms.
Applications are being accepted until October 31, 2026 (11:59 pm CST), for candidates to apply for the official seat(s). The Connex Foundation Nominating Committee will carefully review each applicant’s qualifications. Newly elected Board Members will take office at the Foundation’s March 2027 virtual meeting and, if available, attend the April 2027 in-person board meeting held at the 2027 ConnexFM National Conference.
You will be using this form to provide your contact information and your required submission details for review. Click the button below for more details and to apply!
We look forward to receiving your application!
VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Connex Foundation values its volunteer leaders and offers a variety of opportunities for involvement including committees, task forces, events, and charity projects. There is a separate process for the Board of Directors. Through the volunteer leader selection process, Connex Foundation works to identify the best committee for the volunteers strengths and skills to foster continued engagement to ensure Connex Foundation continues to meet member and industry needs. Take a look at our main three (3) volunteer committees and then complete the committee interest form linked below.
Current Committees
This committee works to organize volunteer charity projects that assist non-profit organizations in the maintenance and improvement of facilities on a local and national basis.
Committee Co-Chairs:
Stefanie Driscoll, Ferrandino & Son, Inc.
Open co-chair position! Inquire at Foundation@connexfm.com
This committee works to ensure strategic and well-planned fundraising initiatives are designed to help the foundation achieve its mission while cultivating donor relationships.
Committee Co-Chairs:
Rudy Salinas, ServiceChannel
Ciara Ford, Total Comfort Group
This committee works with educational and trade institutions to establish collaborative partnerships and award scholarships to individuals interested in pursuing a degree in the skilled trades or multi-site facilities management.
Committee Co-Chairs:
Deb Kleopfer, W Services
Mike Zolton, Collin College