About

Paul Schomburg was appointed Area Director for CBMC Maryland starting in April 2022. He and his wife Janet have been married for 30+ years and have two daughters who live and work in Maryland. Prior to following God’s call to come onboard CBMC, Paul had a 33-year career with Panasonic as Director of Government & Public Affairs, supporting a diverse portfolio of businesses with a focus on technology policy and related industry affairs.

Paul was (re)introduced to Jesus through the CBMC downtown DC group and attended the weekly CBMC lunches at the Army-Navy Club, where he found mentors and built life-enriching friendships. In 2009, Paul started a Connect3 team in Gaithersburg MD, and has participated in CBMC’s Operation Timothy, Leadership Coach Training and CBMC International’s global conventions. He has also served on the CBMC Maryland Area Leadership Team for the past 8 years. CBMC Montgomery County (mococbmc.org) is the primary sponsor of the Montgomery County National Day of Prayer Breakfast, which brings together Christian ministries to pray in unity for the flourishing of the nation and the local community. Paul is a member of Shady Grove Presbyterian Church and serves on its men’s ministry and mission’s teams.

Paul was born in Philadelphia and grew up in the suburbs of Cleveland Ohio. He was commissioned Ensign in U.S. Navy through the NROTC scholarship program at Northwestern University. He advanced from Ensign to Lieutenant while serving on ships based in Japan, where he developed an appreciation for Japanese culture and a love for sushi. After being honorably discharged from the Navy, he completed a joint MBA & MA degree in Japanese studies from the University of Michigan.