Founded in 1973, JDG Associates, Ltd. is a boutique retained executive search firm with a proven track record of identifying and recruiting top-tier executives and senior professionals. Over more than five decades, JDG’s research-intensive methodology, exacting standards, and attention to detail have resulted in nearly 5,000 successful senior-level executive searches nationwide. JDG has served as a trusted partner to government agencies, professional services organizations, associations, nonprofits, academic institutions, and private sector companies, specializing in searches at the Director, Vice President, and C-Suite levels across a broad range of industries and functional disciplines. These include executive leadership, operations, information technology and cybersecurity, analytics and data science, human capital, finance and accounting, communications, legal, government relations and public policy, business development, and scientific and quantitative research disciplines, among others.
Headquartered in the Washington, DC area, JDG conducts nationwide searches and has earned significant name recognition within the executive search industry. The firm’s placements span organizations of every size, from small teams with modest budgets to large, complex organizations with thousands of employees. JDG currently employs six seasoned search consultants representing approximately 100 years of combined professional experience.
As a smaller, more agile firm, JDG offers clients a highly personalized level of service, responsiveness, and commitment. Its collaborative and disciplined approach aligns client expectations with market realities, promotes accountability, and establishes performance-driven milestones throughout each engagement. The firm has built an outstanding reputation for exceeding client expectations through exceptional customer service, transparency, integrity, and dedication to both clients and candidates.
Combining the reach and search capabilities of larger firms with the agility and responsiveness of a boutique practice, JDG develops customized search strategies designed to identify exceptional leadership talent for every engagement. For additional information, please visit: www.jdgsearch.com.
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.
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.
Search firm JDG Associates Ltd. has recruited Dr. James Christina as executive director and chief executive officer of the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA). Dr. Christina was selected as the association’s incoming executive director after a comprehensive national search process that began in 2014. Dr. Christina has served APMA as director of scientific affairs since 2005. Prior to joining the staff,
Search firm JDG Associates Ltd. has placed Jeffrey Paniati as executive director and chief executive officer of the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE). Mr. Paniati will remain in his current position with the U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) as executive director, office of the administrator, until mid-October, after which time he will join
ROCKVILLE, MD, June 5, 2018 – Within the confines of this award from the Department of Energy, JDG will have the opportunity to recruit Senior Executive Service (SES) executives along with Senior Technical Leaders. This award will cover both general management executives, (e.g., Finance, Legal, HR) as well as technology-centric executives. About JDG Associates Since 1973, JDG
ROCKVILLE, MD, May 29, 2018 – JDG and NOAA are pleased to announce the selection of Pam Sullivan as the Director for the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite R-Series (GOES-R) Program. In this role, Pam will not only be responsible for leading the completion of the GOES-R program, including the commissioning of the GOES-17 satellite and
ROCKVILLE, MD, May 1, 2018 – JDG and the National Electrical Contractors Association are pleased to announce the selection of Joseph Ersek as its new Director of Digital Technology Strategy. Prior to joining NECA, Mr. Ersek worked at AIIM International, a non-profit association, as Director of IT for 5 years. He has an extensive IT background
ROCKVILLE, MD, April 8, 2018 – JDG and the American Veterinary Medical Association, based in Schaumburg, IL, are pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Matthew Salois as their new Director of Economics. He is an innovative economist and business leader with a passion for applying his skills in economics, statistics and communications to enhance