JDG Associates

About Us

Founded in 1973, and having completed more than 4,500 search assignments, the firm’s experience is deep, its reach is powerful, and its track record is extraordinary. At JDG Associates, its research-intensive process and personal approach have resulted in successful senior-level searches across a broad spectrum of industries and disciplines in the Washington, D.C. region and nationally. Its local and national clients include federal agencies; research and consulting organizations; Fortune 1000 corporations; as well as small, mid and large associations and professional societies. Moreover, as a GSA-approved small business, and minority roundtable member, the firm’s thriving public sector practice allows them to provide client agencies with a selection of diverse, highly-qualified senior-executives. JDG has built an outstanding reputation in serving federal government clients. The firm has successfully completed more than 250 Streamlined Critical Pay (SCP), Senior Executive Service (SES), Senior Level (SL), Senior Technical (ST) and GS15 searches for more than 50 federal agencies.

The firm knows that open and ongoing communication with clients before, during and after the process, allows them to build partnerships, deliver results, and become trusted advisors. It also allows them to be flexible in its approach and adapt if a client’s needs change during a search. They become an extension of clients. Its passion, commitment to customer service, and client-centric focus has fueled the firm’s success for nearly 50 years. 

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The search business is a people business. At JDG, they are passionate about what they do and understand how leadership drives success.

The are dedicated and knowledgeable and bring years of experience covering a wide variety of industries and disciplines. Its team prides itself on establishing long-standing partnerships with clients.

JDG Associates

Solutions And Expertise

At JDG Associates, its research-intensive process and personal approach have resulted in successful senior-level searches across a broad spectrum of industries and disciplines in the Washington, D.C. region and nationally. Its local and national clients include federal agencies, research and consulting organizations; Fortune 1000 corporations; as well as small, mid and large associations and professional societies.

Solutions
  • Executive Search
Industries
  • Communications
  • Defense
  • Education
  • Energy
  • Engineering
  • Financial Services
  • Government
  • Healthcare Services
  • Industrial
  • Library/Museum
  • Life Sci./Healthcare
  • Lobbying/Advocacy
  • Manufacturing
  • Non-Profit
  • Oceanic and Climate Sciences
  • R&D
  • Technology
  • Transportation
Functions
  • Acquisition/Procurement
  • AI
  • Business Development
  • CEO/President
  • Communications/PR
  • Data/Analytics
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Engineering
  • Enterprise Architecture
  • Facilities Management
  • Finance/Accounting
  • General Management
  • Human Capital
  • IT
  • Legal/Compliance
  • Operations
  • Research
  • Risk Management

JDG Associates

News Briefings

JDG Associates Fills Senior Position for the International Bottled Water Association

Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates recently assisted in the recruitment of Jeremy Pollack as vice president of government relations for the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA). “Jeremy’s deep understanding of the regulatory landscape, successful track record with legislative fly-ins, and experience working with companies that are members of both IBWA and Water Quality Association

JDG Associates Fills Senior Position for R&K Enterprise Solutions 

Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates recently assisted in the recruitment of Jim Zopelis as the vice president of business development of R&K Enterprise Solutions. R&K is seeking a driven, high performing candidate with significant defense industry knowledge and experience, strong relationship management skills, and a proven track record in Department of Defense and/or federal civilian

JDG Associates Seeking Business Development Leader for R&K Enterprise Solutions

Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates was recently called in by R&K Enterprise Solutions to lead in its search for a vice president of business development. Reporting directly to the president, R&K is seeking a driven, high performing candidate with significant defense industry knowledge and experience, strong relationship management skills, and a proven track record

JDG Associates Recruits CEO for The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has assisted in the recruitment of Ben Price as the new president and CEO of The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. The assignment was led by Paul Belford. (NBCOT). “Ben is an excellent choice to lead NBCOT,” said Dee Berline, chairperson of the NBCOT board of directors. “He stood

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Press Releases

JDG completes search for AVMA’s Director of Partnerships

JDG and the American Veterinary Medical Association are pleased to announce the selection of Emma Lemaire-Galliot as its new Director of Partnerships. Emma is an accomplished marketing leader with successful experience driving strategic planning, communication campaigns, brand recognition, and cross functional projects. Prior to being promoted, she was AVMA’s Assistant Director of Member Engagement in

JDG completes search for the Postal Regulatory Commission’s Contracting Officer

JDG and the PRC are pleased to announce the selection of Ms. Ozge Tek as its new Contracting Officer. She has extensive experience in the integration and management of complex contracts from cradle to grave, with a specialization in the areas of customer relations, project management, information management, business process re-engineering, and the implementation of

JDG completes 2 executive searches for The MIL Corporation

JDG and MIL are pleased to announce the selections of Teresa Longerbeam as MIL’s new Director of Finance as well as Shea Marchenko as its new AVP of Financial Planning and Analysis. Ms. Longerbeam has broad experience in financial management within government contracting companies. She most recently served as the Program Finance Manager/Director at CACI,

NOAA’s AOML welcomes Dr. Gus Alaka as new Director of the Hurricane Research Division

NOAA’s Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML) is excited to announce the selection of Dr. Ghassan “Gus” Alaka as the new Director of the Hurricane Research Division (HRD). Per the NOAA website, as a key member of the AOML team since 2014, Alaka brings deep experience to the position. He joined the Cooperative Institute for

JDG completes Director of External Affairs search for the FRTIB

JDG is pleased to announce the hiring of Jim Kaplan as the new Director of External Affairs at the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board. Jim has broad public policy and communications experience in senior leadership roles in the executive and legislative branches as well as in the private sector. He previously served as the Director