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.
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been selected by the Defense Health Agency (DHA) to lead in its search for director, TRICARE Health Plan. With a budget of more than $55 billion, DHA is a Combat Support Agency that oversees the Military Health System (MHS) and delivers care to 9.6 million beneficiaries worldwide. This senior
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been retained by the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB), which manages the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), to lead in its search for a chief investment officer. The CIO provides executive leadership in the development and implementation of investment policy for the TSP including reviewing investment performance and appropriateness of
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates recently assisted in the recruitment of Yolanda Reid and Mike Marshall as vice presidents of cybersecurity at The MIL Corporation. With over 25 years of experience at the forefront of national security and emerging technology, Ms. Reid has led some of the most advanced cyber and intelligence programs supporting the U.S. government
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
August 25, 2025 – JDG is pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Joseph Ramsey as PRC’s new Chief Information Security Officer. Prior to joining PRC, he was the Director of the Cybersecurity and Risk Management Division and Chief Information Security Officer at the U.S. International Trade Administration (ITA) within the Department of Commerce for
JDG and the American Veterinary Medical Association are pleased to announce the selection of Angela Shuman as AVMA’s new Division Director of State Advocacy. Angela is a seasoned advocacy and public affairs leader with over 20 years of experience driving state and federal legislative and regulatory strategies within professional associations. Her background spans complex healthcare
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 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 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