Elizabeth Franks is PGMS' New Executive Director

Franks Succeeds Bruno
by Staff

The Professional Grounds Management Society (PGMS) has named Elizabeth Franks the new executive director for the association.

After an extensive search, Elizabeth Franks, CAE was chosen to lead Professional Grounds Management Society (PGMS) as Executive Director. Franks has 25 years of experience working in association management and leadership experience. She has worked in various organizations, trade associations, and professional societies. Her undergraduate degree is in English from Trinity University - Washington.

Franks began her role with PGMS, through their management team with Stringfellow Management Group, on January 29, 2024. She told LC/DBM that she enjoys working in association management because she gets to meet new people with a broad range of experience in various industries that she otherwise wouldn't be exposed to.

PGMS will have a booth at Landscape Expo - Anaheim as well as the After Exhibit Reception Sponsor.

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