The Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) has appointed Paul Hartgen as senior vice president of growth, strategy & operations. Hartgen will oversee strategic initiatives focused on enhancing member value and experience, while driving operational excellence that supports ReMA’s mission.
Hartgen joins ReMA after a distinguished tenure at the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), where he served as vice president of member programs and executive director of the Innovation Research Interchange (IRI), a NAM division. At IRI, he worked closely with a membership base largely comprised of Fortune 500 companies, leading efforts that positioned the organization at the forefront of industrial innovation. On the program side for NAM, Hartgen spearheaded the development and launch of impactful products – such as the Manufacturers Retirement 401(k) & Savings Plan – designed to help small and midsized manufacturers attract and retain a great workforce.
Previously at the NAM, Hartgen held roles as vice president of board and strategic initiatives and corporate secretary. He also led the NAM’s Council of Manufacturing Associations (CMA), where he worked directly with the chief executive officers of over 200 national manufacturing trade associations to advance industry collaboration, grow membership, and drive advocacy initiatives. He has served as president and chief executive officer of multiple state restaurant and lodging associations, where he excelled at identifying ways to deliver greater value and support to members.
Published January 2026
