Fronteers was founded in October 2007. In the months before it became clear that an association like this would have a right to exist. On April 27, 2007, Peter-Paul Koch gathered 12 people in Amsterdam to discuss his plans to establish a union for front-end developers. A month later 50 people at Lost Boys also found this an interesting idea.
The temporary name, which came up through a questionnaire, was something with guild and front-end; Guild of Front-Enders. In the months that followed, this name was retained. During the founding congress in Pakhuis De Zwijger, the name was voted down.
After a digital vote from 37 proposed names it turned out that Fronteers was preferred and this became the name.
Management
The following members have served on the board during the existence of Fronteers:
| Name | Period | Positions |
|---|---|---|
| Peter Paul Koch | 2007 - 2012 | President |
| Tom Greuter | 2007 - 2013 | Secretary (2007 - 2012) & Chairman (2012 - 2013) |
| Arjan Eising | 2007 - 2016 | General Board Member & Secretary (2012 - 2013) |
| Krijn Hoetmer | 2008 - 2014 | Treasurer (2008 - 2012), General Board Member & Secretary (2013 - 2014) |
| Sander van Lambalgen | 2008 - 2016 | General Board Member & Chairman (2013 - 2016) |
| Matijs Brinkhuis | 2009 - 2015 | General Board Member & Treasurer (2012 - 2014) |
| Vasilis van Gemert | 2012 - 2014 | General board member |
| Roy Tomeij | 2012 - 2015 | General Board Member & Treasurer (2014 - 2015) |
| Hidde de Vries | 2014 - 2016 | General Board Member & Treasurer (2015 - 2016) |
| Jaco Koster | 2014 - 2017 | Secretary (2014 - 2016) & Chairman (2016 - 2017) |
| Thomas van Zuijlen | 2015 - 2016 | General board member |
| Michael Hastrich | 2016 | General board member |
| Roy Tomey | 2016 - 2017 | General board member |
| Sander Vink | 2016 - 2022 | Treasurer |
| Anneke Sinnema | 2017 - 2023 | Chairwoman |
| Edwin Martin | 2017 - 2023 | Secretary |
| Wim van Iersel | 2022 - today | Treasurer |
| Claudia Reynders | 2023 - today | Chairwoman |
| Jewwy Qadri | 2023 - today | Co-secretary |
| Christian Schaefer | 2023 - today | Co-secretary |
Honorary Members
Due to special merits for the association, the board has appointed the following members as honorary members:
| Name | Year |
|---|---|
| Peter Paul Koch | Since 2012, upon stepping down as chairman |
| Krijn Hoetmer | Since 2015, upon transfer of membership administration |