Paul Pflieger serves as the Senior Director of Strategic Engagement & Growth for the Compressed Gas Association (CGA). In this role, he provides strategic leadership to strengthen member engagement, enhance CGA’s brand visibility, and support the association’s long-term growth and sustainability.

Paul joined CGA in 2022 and has held progressive leadership roles in marketing, communications, and events. He has been instrumental in elevating CGA’s public presence, expanding member value, and shaping world-class events such as the Annual Meeting, TECH25, and the Young & Emerging Professionals Summit.

Prior to CGA, Paul served as Director of Communications for the ESOP Association, where he led strategic communications, advocacy campaigns, and media outreach to advance employee ownership nationally. His earlier career includes roles at Curley Company, Golin, and other leading communications firms, where he supported Fortune 500 companies, trade associations, and nonprofits on public affairs, grassroots mobilization, and reputation management initiatives.

In addition to his association leadership, Paul is a small business owner, owning a RockBox Fitness franchise in Virginia with his husband, Brandon.

Paul brings more than a decade of experience in strategic communications, marketing, events, and business growth to his role at CGA.