Paul Hengesteg

Paul Hengesteg is the Manger of Meetings and Programs for the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC). Paul joined the Chamber after spending two seasons with Washington, DC’s, The Shakespeare Theatre Company. As Company Manager there, Paul was responsible for customer service efforts to the acting companies and other artists, including contracting, travel and housing arrangements, and hospitality.

Prior to moving to Washington, Paul lived in Indianapolis, IN, working for the Indiana Repertory Theatre in a similar capacity for seven years. It was in Indiana that Paul discovered his talents for meetings and events while working with the Waldo M. and Grace C. Bonderman Playwriting for Youth National Symposium and The New Harmony Project.

A native Iowan, Paul holds a BA from Simpson College with a double major in Theatre Arts and German. While at Simpson, Paul was fortunate to spend a semester living in Schorndorf, Germany, living with a fantastic host family and learning the German language, culture, sights, and of course, beer. He maintains a strong connection with the Simpson College Community as a member of the Alumni Association Board of Directors. Locally, Paul holds a seat on the Board of Directors for One In Ten. OIT is a strong advocate for the LGBT arts in the National Capital area, and its signature event is the ten-day Reel Affirmations Film Festival held in October of each year.

If Paul had a million dollars, he would travel and buy beachfront property (OK, maybe two million dollars). In reality, he enjoys spending time with friends over drinks and dinners, relaxing with a cup of coffee, watching movies, and learning about the antics of his 2-year-old niece Grace.

Paul is Manager of Meetings & Programs.
You can email Paul at phengesteg@nglcc.org.