The Opportunity
Our team at Sterling Martin is partnering with ConnexFM to support its governance through the design and implementation of a structured Board Selection and Evaluation Framework. We have collaborated with ConnexFM on several engagements in this capacity, reflecting the organization’s confidence in our expertise and our continued work on strengthening governance practices.
This engagement underscores ConnexFM’s leadership in modernizing board nomination practices within the facilities management sector and its commitment to thoughtful, forward-looking leadership. As a member-driven organization, ConnexFM continues to evolve its governance approach to ensure board leadership reflects strategic insight, industry expertise, and a broad range of perspectives. We work closely with ConnexFM leadership to reinforce transparency, consistency, and rigor in the nomination and evaluation process while maintaining the organization’s established policy governance model.
We are actively supporting ConnexFM across multiple board nomination cycles, advancing best practices, promoting inclusive access to board service, and strengthening member confidence in governance. Together, ConnexFM and our team are advancing a governance approach that reflects strong, effective board leadership and long-term strategic stewardship.
About ConnexFM
ConnexFM, headquartered in Irving, Texas, is the premier membership organization serving facility managers and supplier partners across the United States. The association is recognized as the authority on retail and multi-site facilities management, supporting professionals who oversee complex portfolios across a wide range of industries.
ConnexFM represents more than 3,000 individual members and over 700 company members nationwide. The organization provides education, advocacy, networking, and leadership development opportunities that empower facilities management professionals to operate at the highest level. Members benefit from access to industry benchmarks, best practices, peer learning, and trusted partnerships that support operational excellence and innovation.
Through conferences, training programs, research, and community-building initiatives, ConnexFM advances the profession of facilities management while fostering collaboration between practitioners and solution providers. Its focus on leadership development, governance excellence, and member engagement has positioned ConnexFM as a highly respected and influential voice within the industry.