Recycled Materials Association names SVP of growth, strategy and operations

The Recycled Materials Association (ReMA), headquartered in Washington, 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 will report to ReMA President Robin Wiener and will be based at ReMA’s Washington headquarters.

Hartgen joins ReMA after nearly 14 years 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 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 CEOs of more than 200 national manufacturing trade associations to advance industry collaboration, grow membership and drive advocacy initiatives, according to ReMA. He has served as president and CEO of multiple state restaurant and lodging associations, where he excelled at identifying ways to deliver greater value and support to members.

“We are thrilled to welcome Paul Hartgen to the Recycled Materials Association,” ReMA’s Wiener says. “His proven expertise in association management, strategic planning and building value for members will be invaluable as we continue to expand the association’s reach and influence. I look forward to working with him to develop an operational strategy that aligns perfectly with the future growth of our members and the industry as a whole.”