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.

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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 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

JDG Associates Assists the University of Tennessee – Oak Ridge Innovation Institute in Finding New Leader

Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has assisted in the recruitment of David Sholl as the new executive director of the University of Tennessee – Oak Ridge Innovation Institute (UT-ORII) and vice provost of University of Tennessee, Knoxville. His selection comes after an extensive national search and selection process that involved leadership across the UT System

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Press Releases

JDG and the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) Announce Jeremy Pollack as its new Vice President of Government Relations

JDG and the IBWA are pleased to announce the selection of Jeremy Pollack as IBWA’s new Vice President of Government Relations. Jeremy brings extensive government affairs experience spanning trade associations and Capitol Hill. His leadership and advocacy expertise will be invaluable as IBWA continues to advance the interests of the bottled water industry at the

JDG completes search for a Personnel Appeals Board Member with GAO

JDG is pleased to announce the selection of Robert Erbe as the newest GAO PAB Member. Mr. Erbe has been practicing federal sector labor and employment law for nearly three decades. Backed by explicit experience as an Air Force Judge Advocate General (JAG) and Federal Agency Attorney, Mr. Erbe has handled upwards of 150 MSPB

JDG completes search for Division Director, Federal Government Relations at the American Veterinary Medical Association

JDG and the AVMA are pleased to announce the selection of Paul Gage as AVMA’s new Division Director, Federal Government Relations. Paul is a strategic and results-driven executive with over 25 years of experience in federal government affairs, policy advocacy, and campaign strategy and management. In his prior role as the Deputy Vice President of

JDG completes VP of Business Development search for R&K Enterprise Solutions

JDG and R&K are pleased to announce Jim Zopelis as R&K’s new Vice President of Business Development. Jim has delivered more than 25 years of exceptional service to the U.S Government. He has managed broad portfolios and led numerous large-scale pursuits of contracts, IDIQ’s, GWACs, and MACs. Jim is an experienced leader who is adept

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